Rathener Runde to Amselsee and scenic Gamrig

The starting point of the hike is the train station in the health resort Rathen or the parking lot (on the left bank of the Elbe). The historic Gierseilfähre takes us across the Elbe. In the village we branch off to the left between the houses into the Amselgrund and reach the Amselsee in a short time.

This idyllic, dammed lake lies between steep, overgrown slopes and rocks.
A special experience, especially on hot summer days, a boat trip on the Amselsee with a wonderful rocky backdrop is u. a. made of a locomotive, lamb, stork's nest and valley guard.

At the end of the lake, turn right over the Höllgrund (green line), Pionierweg (green line) and the junction path that turns right (not marked in color) into the Koppelsgrund. Here we turn left onto the Füllholzelweg (red line) and shortly afterwards right up to the Gamrig (not marked in color).

After the short and steep ascent, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view: the Elbe Valley lies at our feet, Stadt Wehlen, Pirna, the fortress Königstein, the Lilienstein, behind them the Schrammsteine and the Bohemian Switzerland. Caution: In contrast to most viewpoints, there are no railings! The originality of the weathered sandstone peak with the all-round view should be preserved.

Back from the summit it goes down the same way. Before we start our way back, it is worth making a detour to the nearby Gamrig Cave. For the way back we choose the way back to Rathen (Aspichgraben) which branches off to the right just before the road.

The tour is suitable for children. Warning: there is no railing on the Gamrig!
Suitability for dogs: no

Arrival and departure: With the S-Bahn to Kurort Rathen