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View of the Elbe Valley – Neurathen rock castle loop from Rathewalde

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Germany

Saxony

Saxon Switzerland

View of the Elbe Valley – Neurathen rock castle loop from Rathewalde

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5.0

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View of the Elbe Valley – Neurathen rock castle loop from Rathewalde

04:11

14.1km

280m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.05 km for 112 m

After 4.55 km for 530 m

After 5.48 km for 169 m

After 5.73 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.10 km

Vogeltelle Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

As an alternative downhill you can choose the Vogeltelle in the Wehlgrund: rarely used, not maintained, but clearly visible, you come out directly above the Felsenbühne. Sometimes trimmed trees help in steep places.

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4.29 km

View of the Elbe Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view into the Elbe valley from the Bastei shows the deeply incised river landscape of the Elbe, surrounded by steep sandstone rocks, wooded slopes, and the typical table mountains …

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4.33 km

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

Highlight • Castle

The Felsenburg Neurathen is an interesting starting point for all those interested in history, as signs present interesting facts about this historical place. It is impressive how long ago people …

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4.53 km

View of the Elbe Valley and the Lilienstein

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Beautiful view of the Elbe loop, Königstein Fortress, Lilienstein…- and lots of other hikers

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4.53 km

Tiedgestein Viewpoint and Junction to Rahmhanke

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From the Tiedgestein, there is an impressive view of the Elbe valley, the Elbe river, and the surrounding rocky landscapes near Rathen. In close proximity, there is a path branching …

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4.84 km

Rahmhanke Path with View of the Elbe

Highlight • Climb

The Rahm-Hanke (often also Rahmhanke) is designated as climbing access way in 230 - 250 m height ü. NN, which runs below the bastion between Tiedge stone (also Rosenbettfels) and Wartturm. It requires absolute freedom from giddiness and surefootedness.

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5.14 km

Vehm Cave

Highlight • Cave

* located below the "Bastei"
* one of the largest caves in Saxon Switzerland (5m high and 33m long)

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8.33 km

Burgruine Wehlen

Castle

10.8 km

Gust Heynolds Memorial Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

A huge sandstone is the inspiration for its name at this point. You should keep your head down when crossing. 😉😂

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14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

2.34 km

2.29 km

761 m

490 m

368 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

4.14 km

1.69 km

858 m

538 m

433 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

26°C

11°C

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View of the Elbe Valley – Neurathen rock castle loop from Rathewalde

Vogeltelle Gorge

View of the Elbe Valley

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

View of the Elbe Valley and the Lilienstein

Tiedgestein Viewpoint and Junction to Rahmhanke

Rahmhanke Path with View of the Elbe

Vehm Cave

Gust Heynolds Memorial Rock Arch

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