Best trails near Raaber Kegel

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...

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...

Starting with a gentle ferry crossing of the Elbe River at Kurort Rathen, this iconic loop climbs toward the famous core of Saxon Switzerland National Park. Shaded forest stairs lead up to the historic Neurathen Castle ruins and the grand stone arches of the Bastei Bridge, where dramatic platforms overlook towering sandstone pinnacles and the river valley below. The route descends through the Schwedenlöcher, a cool, narrow gorge framed by mossy rock walls and wooden stairways, before...

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. 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...

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...

Charming hike in Hohnstein, Saxony. The hike starts from the Hockstein car park on the Hocksteinweg. The trail leads along the Polenz river along forest paths with great views such as the Hocksteinaussicht. In Rathen on the Elbe, there are places to stop for refreshments, a detour to the Elbe can be planned and Altrathen Castle can also be visited. The route continues slightly uphill through the idyllic Amselgrund, including the Amselsee lake, to the Knotenweg trail, which finally leads...

The route from Uttewalde via the Amselfall to Rathen winds through one of the most romantic landscapes in Saxon Switzerland. This trail follows in the footsteps of famous painters such as Caspar David Friedrich, who were inspired long ago by the imposing Uttewalder Felsentor. The path winds its way through cool, deep gorges where mosses and ferns thrive magnificently, creating an almost mystical atmosphere. Along the way, Lake Amsel invites you to take a short break by the water before...

Promising access route in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This trail is an access route to climbing rocks and not a hiking trail intended to enable climbers to access climbing rocks approved by the mountaineering concept. Of course, it can also be used as a footpath, but it is not particularly interesting. Attention: The path is not marked all time and you need good orientation and good shoes. In some places there may be a risk of falling, as well as falling trees and branches. Highlights: -...