Best bike touring trails in Rathen

Panoramic, varied circular hiking trail near Rathen, Saxony. The hike starts at Lasenhof and first leads along the Pudelstein cave via Königstein to the health resort 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 make a detour to one of the nearby caves. All in all, a fantastic hike that boasts cultural and...

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...