Best trails near Wilde Schwedenlöcher

Cultural-historical, panoramic hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This trail leads to two classics with a lot of history and great views - the Schwedenlöcher and the Basteibrücke. In between, there is always the opportunity to take a break and stop for refreshments. The start and end point is the paid car park or the bus stop in the immediate vicinity of the famous Bastei. From there, following the "blue line" markings for the entire hike, the route first leads...

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...

Popular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. This route runs along the Malerweg trail. Starting from the town of Wehlen, it leads to the Bastei, where there is an excellent view of the surrounding sandstone formations and the opportunity to visit a medieval castle, the ruins of which still survive in the rock formations. The tour begins with a ferry crossing of the Elbe (check timetable and prices). Finally, right at the beginning, the route climbs steeply along the...

An eventful walk in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The Schwedenlöcher are a popular excursion destination in Saxon Switzerland. This rather short route leads down into the adventurous, gorge-like ravine starting from the Bastei car park, which is subject to a charge. The route leads along the Gansweg to the Schwedenlöchern, where it continues through rocky alleyways, over 700 steps and several iron ladders. Turn round at the Schwedenturm and return the same way. A certain level of fitness is...

Challenging circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular hike in Saxon Switzerland offers a good balance between quiet sections of the trail and popular attractions. For example, it can get extremely crowded around the famous Bastei or the Schwedenlöcher, especially on summer weekends. The route starts in Uttewalde at the Bruno Monument, which can be easily reached by bus. From there, the route is fairly relaxed until the junction with Amselgrund. From...

This spectacular and adventurous circular hike leads through the heart of Saxon Switzerland, connecting some of the most dramatic gorge landscapes of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The trail explores the area between the idyllic village of Rathewalde and the famous Bastei region, following a challenging mixture of narrow rock paths, hundreds of steps in the Schwedenlöcher, and cool, moss-covered valley floors. A central highlight is the traverse of the "Schwedenlöcher," a gorge-like rock alley...

Varied hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This varied route leads into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains on the Brückwaldweg. It starts in Lohmen and leads along the Malerweg through the Uttewalder Grund. The Uttewalder Grund is one of the "old famous" and most beautiful gorges in Saxon Switzerland and leads to the Uttewalder Felsentor (Uttewalder Rock Gate), which amazed people as early as the 1800s. The route continues along another gorge path to the Steinerner Tisch...

Picturesque hiking trail with great views in Saxon Switzerland. The hike begins at the railway station in the town of Wehlen. The first stop is the ferry station, where you take the ferry across the Danube. The trail then leads through deep forests along numerous viewpoints through Saxon Switzerland. There is always the opportunity to take a detour to one of the numerous caves. After another ferry crossing, you reach your destination, the spa town of Rathen. Highlights of the hike: -...