Magnificent views to the left and right of the Elbe
Rathen health resort: Rauenstein-Bastei circuit
Short facts
- start: Health resort Rathen (Oberrathen)
- destination: Health resort Rathen (Oberrathen)
- medium
- 10,15 km
- 3 hours 25 minutes
- 377 m
- 317 m
- 112 m
Tour dashboard
Pavings
- Unknown (4%)
- Street (5%)
- Asphalt Coating (17%)
- Crushed Rock (12%)
- Hiking Trail (22%)
- Path (39%)
Weather
General information
- Summit
- Stop at an Inn
- Loop Road
Health resort Rathen (Oberrathen)
Health resort Rathen (Oberrathen)
Route:
Oberrathen - Laasensteine - Rauenstein - Wehlen/Pötzscha - Stadt Wehlen - Schanzenweg - Schwarzberggrund - Fremdenweg - Basteibrücke - Basteiweg - Oberrathen
This is a red route (moderately difficult tour, with slight inclines, possibly difficult in deep snow).
Hiking poles and ice sticks, which are strapped under your shoes, can increase your personal off-road fitness. This equipment can be purchased from the Tourist Service in Bad Schandau .
Viewing platform at the Bastei
Winter hiking map of Saxon Switzerland - edition with winter hiking routes incl. winter refreshment stops
On this tour it is necessary to use the ferry F8 in Wehlen and the ferry F7 in the health resort of Rathen. You can find timetables and prices here.