Best lake trails in Rathen

Panoramic, exciting hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This hike includes a ferry ride. Information about the crossing and ferry times should be obtained in advance. The tour has a lot to offer over a very short distance. It starts in Rathen and first leads up numerous steps to the medieval rock castle of Neurathen. Along the way, you can enjoy marvellous views over the Rauenstein to the opposite side of the Elbe. The route continues through the rock gate onto the...

This moderately difficult hike leads through the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, which offers many beautiful views. You’ll pass the Bastei and Wehlsteinaussicht viewpoints, the Schwedenlöcher and Amselgrund, the Hockstein and Gamrig. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. At the start, it is nescessary to cross the Elbe by ferry (check the ferry timetable and fares). On sunny days, the ferries can get very busy. PLEASE NOTE! The Schwedenlöcher are currently...

Popular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The Amselgrund, which is crossed by the Grünbach stream, begins south of Rathenwalde and ends at the Amselsee lake in the spa town of Rathen, where this route begins at the free Rosengarten car park. As cars are not permitted in the climatic health resort of Rathen, the town can only be reached via the small ferry. The hike into the charming town begins on the other side of the Elbe. First you reach the Amselsee lake, from...

Varied circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony This circular trail, rich in natural and cultural-historical attractions, leads from Rathen through the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. It goes through picturesque river valleys, past the wild rock formations of the Lusatian thrust. The hike is easily accessible by bus and train and can be started at Oberathen railway station. As the route continues on the other side of the Elbe, the ferry must be used...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This trail offers quiet forests, great views and many surprises along the way. It starts at Kurort Rathen train station. After crossing the Elbe by ferry, the path leads straight ahead towards Amselsee, with Malerweg on the left. Following the signs to the Hockstein, the hiking trail leads through the beautiful forest. Before reaching the Hockstein, the S163 must be crossed. The Hockstein offers very nice views of Hohenstein...

Popular Terrainkurweg in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The loop trail TK14 is part of the Terrainkurweg network of the spa town of Rathen. The Kleiner Rauensteinring, as the route is also called, is one of the city's more demanding Terrainkur routes. The route begins in Oberrathen near the train station. You walk through the forest to the Rauenstein massif, which has some mighty rock formations so typical of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, and in the direction of the quiet village of Weissig. The...

Demanding circular hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is the route of the "Pearls of Saxon Switzerland" sports hike organised by the Saxon Hiking and Mountaineering Association (Sächsischer Wander- und Bergsportverband e.V.). The route can also be hiked in several stages. Highlights of the hike: - Elbe valley - Papstdorf fallow deer enclosure - Thürmsdorf Castle - Rauenstein - Impressive rock formations

Panoramic, varied circular hiking trail near Rathen, Saxony. The hike starts at Lasenhof and first leads along the Pudelstein Cave via Königstein to the spa town of Gohrisch. Through deep forests and accompanied by fantastic views, the circular hike continues around Kleingießhübel and back along the Königsteiner Steig to the starting point. Along the way, there is always the opportunity to take a detour to one of the nearby caves. All in all, a fantastic hike with cultural and historical...

This hike leads through the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park and connects the spa town of Rathen with the historic town of Wehlen. The trail leads up to the famous Bastei Bridge, a sandstone bridge built in 1851, which offers spectacular views of the Elbe valley and the table mountains such as the Lilienstein. A special experience is the descent through the Schwedenlöcher, a gorge-like ravine with over 700 steps, which served as a refuge for farmers from Swedish soldiers during...

Moderately difficult hike. Good basic fitness required. Predominantly easy paths. Sure-footedness required. The tour includes ferry crossings. The starting point of the hike is the railway station in the spa town of Rathen or the car park (on the left bank of the Elbe). The historic yaw rope ferry takes you across the Elbe. In the village, turn left between the houses into the Amselgrund and you will soon reach the Amselsee. This idyllic, dammed lake lies between steep, overgrown slopes and...