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Germany
Saxony
Erzgebirgskreis
Thum

Bastei (Thum) Viewpoint – Georgsfelsen Viewpoint loop from Herold

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Germany
Saxony
Erzgebirgskreis
Thum

Bastei (Thum) Viewpoint – Georgsfelsen Viewpoint loop from Herold

Moderate

4.7

(52)

187

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Bastei (Thum) Viewpoint – Georgsfelsen Viewpoint loop from Herold

02:44

9.67km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

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1.03 km

Historic Limeworks Herold

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can still marvel at historic lime kilns

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2

6.27 km

Thum Manor House

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautifully restored with a forecourt that is worth seeing.

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6.31 km

Thum Animal Park

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Nicely laid out mini zoo that was newly designed.

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6.57 km

Entrance to the Bastei Stairway

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Here is the ascent to the bastion, which leads up to the bastion over natural stairs with some railings past a small cave.

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6.62 km

Thumer Bastei

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After a steep climb of stairs in the midst of the rocky landscape, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view and fresh forest air.
The bastion is hidden in …

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6.69 km

Bastei (Thum) Viewpoint

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After a steep climb up the stairs amidst the rocky landscape, you'll be rewarded with a beautiful view and fresh forest air.

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6.97 km

Georgsfelsen Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Above Thum, enjoy a beautiful view as far as the Erzgebirge ridge.
If you hike through the romantic rocky landscape in the forest near the city center, the path leads …

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8.65 km

View of Herold

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a great corner, always worth a trip

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9.67 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

3.71 km

1.04 km

699 m

220 m

Surfaces

2.82 km

2.58 km

2.07 km

1.25 km

948 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Monday 11 May

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2°C

80 %

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