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View of the Elbe Valley – Lilienstein Gorge Bridge loop from Kurort Rathen

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Saxon Switzerland

View of the Elbe Valley – Lilienstein Gorge Bridge loop from Kurort Rathen

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View of the Elbe Valley – Lilienstein Gorge Bridge loop from Kurort Rathen

05:22

17.0km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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835 m

Bastei Bridge

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The Bastei is probably the most famous highlight of Saxon Switzerland. In the high season from April to October, the bastion is frequently visited by tourists. But in the winter …

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870 m

View of the Elbe Valley

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Great viewing point on the Bastei. Usually very crowded. If you want to walk and see in peace, you should get there early. There are usually only a few runners.

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914 m

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

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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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3.44 km

Viewpoint

6.31 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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6.51 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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6.63 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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6.90 km

Lilienstein Gorge Bridge

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nice view from up here

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6.93 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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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.10 km

4.78 km

2.93 km

1.08 km

115 m

Surfaces

8.81 km

3.72 km

3.27 km

974 m

211 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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View of the Elbe Valley – Lilienstein Gorge Bridge loop from Kurort Rathen

Bastei Bridge

View of the Elbe Valley

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

View from the North descent of the Lilienstein

Lilienstein — Obelisk and View over the Elbe Valley

Lilienstein Summit Loop

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South ascent to the Lilienstein

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