Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route
83% of reviewers say this trail is easy
2.4kmLength
92mElevation gain
0.5–1hrEstimated time
Out-and-back
Scenic out-and-back walk in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Saxony, Germany
The tour starts at the Bastei car park and leads to the famous Felsenburg. On the way, magnificent views of the rocky natural landscape can be enjoyed and there are many sights worth seeing. The tour continues through the "Felsentor" (rock gate) to the Bastei Bridge. There is the famous view of the Elbe from the viewing platform on the Bastei Rock. Once at the top, there is a fantastic panoramic view of the Tafel Mountains and the famous sandstone cliffs. A stop for refreshments is possible along the way.
Highlights of the hike:
- rocky and fascinating Elbe landscape
- Felsenburg ruins
- Bastei Bridge (Saxony's balcony)
- Bastei Hotel
- Rathen Felsenbühne (rock stage)
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Top sights
Echse
Peak
Taufstein
Peak
Felsenburg Neurathen
Ruins
Die Steinschleuder
Attraction
Ferdinandaussicht
Viewpoint
Jahrhundertturm
Peak
Zugvogelspitze
Peak
Doppelkopf
Peak
Verlorener Turm
Peak
Kanapee
Viewpoint
Mönch
Peak
Schalk
Peak
Vehmhöhle
Cave
Wartturm
Peak
Felsensportturm
Peak
Basteiturm
Peak
Steinschleuder
Peak
Bastei
Peak
Hinterer Gansfels
Peak
Vorderer Gansfels
Peak
Wehlgrund
Valley
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Ganskopf
Peak
Basteibrücke
Viewpoint
Mittlerer Wehlturm
Peak
Wehlkopf
Peak
Kleiner Wehlturm
Peak
Aschelochturm
Peak
Sieberturm
Peak
Reh
Peak
Mardertelle
Valley
Schwarze Säule
Peak
Tiedgestein
Peak
Souffleur
Peak
Wehlnadel
Peak
Felsensternscheibe
Peak
Gänseei
Peak
Bergfreund
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Axelturm
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Gansturm
Peak
Basteiaussicht
Viewpoint
Felsenburg
Viewpoint
Wehlsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Lochturm
Peak
Adolf-Hermann-Fels
Peak
Ferdinandturm
Peak
Basteischluchtturm
Peak
Rudolf-Holtz-Turm
Peak
Neurathener Felsentor
Peak
Pate
Peak
Langer Israel
Peak
Großer Wehlturm
Peak
Biene
Peak
Bergfreundeturm
Peak
Hirschgrundwarte
Peak
Basteiwächter
Peak
Wehlscheibe
Peak
Kanzelscheibe
Peak
Hinterer Basteiturm
Peak
Statist
Peak
Grafenspitze
Peak
Witzbold
Peak
Schneider Wibbel
Peak
Zitronenkopf
Peak
Wehlgrundspitze
Peak
Wehlgrundwächter
Peak
Grenadierturm
Peak
Bierturm
Peak
Wassermann
Peak
Bergpirat
Peak
Torsteiner Turm
Peak
Musketier
Peak
Margaretenspitze
Peak
Wehlhorn
Peak
Höhlenturm
Peak
Vorderer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Scherge
Peak
Plattenstein
Peak
Wilddieb
Peak
Mittlerer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Doktor
Peak
Patient
Peak
Hirschgrundkegel
Peak
Hirschgrundscheibe
Peak
Mittlerer Gansfelsen
Peak
Top sights
Echse
Peak
Taufstein
Peak
Felsenburg Neurathen
Ruins
Die Steinschleuder
Attraction
Ferdinandaussicht
Viewpoint
Jahrhundertturm
Peak
Zugvogelspitze
Peak
Doppelkopf
Peak
Verlorener Turm
Peak
Kanapee
Viewpoint
Mönch
Peak
Schalk
Peak
Vehmhöhle
Cave
Wartturm
Peak
Felsensportturm
Peak
Basteiturm
Peak
Steinschleuder
Peak
Bastei
Peak
Hinterer Gansfels
Peak
Vorderer Gansfels
Peak
Wehlgrund
Valley
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Ganskopf
Peak
Basteibrücke
Viewpoint
Mittlerer Wehlturm
Peak
Wehlkopf
Peak
Kleiner Wehlturm
Peak
Aschelochturm
Peak
Sieberturm
Peak
Reh
Peak
Mardertelle
Valley
Schwarze Säule
Peak
Tiedgestein
Peak
Souffleur
Peak
Wehlnadel
Peak
Felsensternscheibe
Peak
Gänseei
Peak
Bergfreund
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Axelturm
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Gansturm
Peak
Basteiaussicht
Viewpoint
Felsenburg
Viewpoint
Wehlsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Lochturm
Peak
Adolf-Hermann-Fels
Peak
Ferdinandturm
Peak
Basteischluchtturm
Peak
Rudolf-Holtz-Turm
Peak
Neurathener Felsentor
Peak
Pate
Peak
Langer Israel
Peak
Großer Wehlturm
Peak
Biene
Peak
Bergfreundeturm
Peak
Hirschgrundwarte
Peak
Basteiwächter
Peak
Wehlscheibe
Peak
Kanzelscheibe
Peak
Hinterer Basteiturm
Peak
Statist
Peak
Grafenspitze
Peak
Witzbold
Peak
Schneider Wibbel
Peak
Zitronenkopf
Peak
Wehlgrundspitze
Peak
Wehlgrundwächter
Peak
Grenadierturm
Peak
Bierturm
Peak
Wassermann
Peak
Bergpirat
Peak
Torsteiner Turm
Peak
Musketier
Peak
Margaretenspitze
Peak
Wehlhorn
Peak
Höhlenturm
Peak
Vorderer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Scherge
Peak
Plattenstein
Peak
Wilddieb
Peak
Mittlerer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Doktor
Peak
Patient
Peak
Hirschgrundkegel
Peak
Hirschgrundscheibe
Peak
Mittlerer Gansfelsen
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Discover this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Rathen, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 45 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route?
Expected weather for Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 26 September - 19.3 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 19.5 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 20.2 degrees/clear
- Tue 29 September - 20 degrees/clear
- Wed 30 September - 20.3 degrees/clear
Where is Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route located?
Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route?
Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route is considered a moderate hike that covers 2.4 km, with an elevation gain of 92 m. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route?
Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route is considered a moderate hike that covers 2.4 km, with an elevation gain of 92 m. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route an out-and-back trail?
Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route is an out-and-back trail that covers 2.4 km, with an elevation gain of 92 m. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Out-and-back trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow the route out to a specific point, and then retrace your steps to return to the start. The length of the trail refers to the entire route — travelling out and back on this route covers 2.4 km.
How long is Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route?
Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route is an out-and-back trail that covers 2.4 km, with an elevation gain of 92 m. It takes about 0.5–1 hr to complete. Out-and-back trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow the route out to a specific point, and then retrace your steps to return to the start. The length of the trail refers to the entire route — travelling out and back on this route covers 2.4 km.
Are dogs allowed on Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route?
Dogs may be allowed on Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route?
April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route.
How busy is Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route?
According to trailgoers, Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route is usually very busy. April to October is the most popular time of year to visit Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route.
Are there scenic views at Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Ferdinandaussicht, Kanapee, Basteibrücke, Basteiaussicht and Felsenburg.
Are there forests at Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route?
Yes, Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Is there a fee required at Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route?
Yes, a fee is required at Bastei - Felsenburg Circular Route. Check local park resources for more information.
Last updated on 26 September 2026 at 03:35 GMT+0