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Saxon Switzerland

North ascent of Lilienstein – South ascent to the Lilienstein loop from Kurort Rathen

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Saxon Switzerland

North ascent of Lilienstein – South ascent to the Lilienstein loop from Kurort Rathen

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North ascent of Lilienstein – South ascent to the Lilienstein loop from Kurort Rathen

03:58

13.0km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 329 m for 97 m

After 12.6 km for 97 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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715 m

View of the Elbe River and Bastei Cliffs near Rathen

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Nice destination with Elbe ferry. No problem with a 9 euro ticket and S1 from Dresden 🙃

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1.96 km

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3

4.76 km

North ascent of Lilienstein

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From here you have a good panoramic view and a good view of the fortress Königsstein.

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4.83 km

View from the North descent of the Lilienstein

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A fine piece of rock with everything you could wish for when hiking.

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5.07 km

Wettin Obelisk and Viewpoint on the Lilienstein

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the Wettin obelisk
the Wettins:
dynasty that can be traced back to the 10th century and is thus the oldest documented German noble family after the Welfs. The name is …

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6

5.23 km

Lilienstein Summit Loop

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The circular route allows you to walk around the entire summit area and enjoy a wide variety of perspectives on the surrounding landscape.

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7

5.35 km

Lilienstein — Obelisk and View over the Elbe Valley

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From here you have a wonderful view Elbaufwärts over Bad Schandau and the Schrammsteinen.
In very good visibility you can see the Zirkelstein, Kaiserkrone and in Bohemian Switzerland even the Schneekuppe.

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5.43 km

View of the Elbe Valley from the Lilienstein

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Already on the ascent to the Lilienstein there are great views of the Elbe Valley and the table mountains in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

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5.81 km

South ascent to the Lilienstein

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Very great climb with great views from the rocks. As is so often the case in Saxon Switzerland, you can't get enough of it there.

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13.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

3.14 km

2.84 km

1.37 km

870 m

158 m

Surfaces

6.84 km

3.94 km

1.49 km

400 m

158 m

124 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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