Rathener Runde zum Amselsee und aussichtsreichem Gamrig

• Partial closure Felsenbühne box office: Following storm damage on 31 July 2026 between Rathen and Hohnstein, the turn-off from the Basteiweg to the Felsenbühne ticket office remains closed. Further information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/en/warnings/eilmeldung-waldsperrung • Partial closure Amselgrund: Amselsee and the Amselgrund stretch from Rathen to the Schwedenlöcher junction have been closed since 31 July 2026 following storm damage. Further information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/en/warnings/eilmeldung-waldsperrung • Forest closure following storm damage: Following a storm on 31 July, the area is closed for clearance work and due to the danger posed by fallen trees. Further information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/warnungen/eilmeldung-waldsperrung 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 rocks. A special experience, especially on hot summer days, is a boat trip on the Amselsee with a marvellous rocky backdrop including a locomotive, lamb, stork's nest and valley guard. At the end of the lake, turn right via Höllgrund (green line), Pionierweg (green line) and Knotenweg (not colour-coded) into Koppelsgrund. Here the route turns left onto the Füllholzelweg (red line) and shortly afterwards turns right up to the Gamrig (not marked in colour). After the short and steep ascent, you are rewarded with a magnificent view: the Elbe valley lies at your feet, the town of Wehlen, Pirna, Königstein Fortress, the Lilienstein, with the Schrammsteine and Bohemian Switzerland beyond. Caution: unlike most viewpoints, there are no railings! The original nature of the weathered sandstone summit with its panoramic view should be preserved. Return from the summit down the same path. Before returning, it is worth making a detour to the nearby Gamrighöhle cave. On the way back, just before the road, a path branches off to the right and leads back to Rathen (Aspichgraben). The tour is suitable for children. Please note: there are no railings on the Gamrig! Suitable for dogs: no Arrival and departure: Take the S-Bahn to Kurort Rathen