Best bird watching trails in Rathen
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Explore the most popular bird watching trails near Rathen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.6 (524)·Moderate·3.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic, 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 always enjoy wonderful views over the Rauenstein to the opposite side of the Elbe. The route continues through the rock gate...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·18.8 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPopular circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony This circular route to the bastion starts at the train station in the spa town of Rathen (reachable by bus and train). The route promises many highlights; right at the beginning there is a ferry ride across the Elbe (note the prices and timetable), before you hike along the picturesque Amselsee and the Schwedenlöcher. The Schwedenlöcher are a ravine-like gorge that can be reached via rocky alleys, over 700 steps and...
- 4.5 (4)·Hard·10.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6.5 hrVersatile hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike can start in the spa town of Rathen at the train station. Then there is a ferry ride to the other side of the Elbe where you can start hiking (note prices and times). At the Grünbach it goes in the direction of the Polenztal. The path runs along the river of the same name through the beautiful valley to the Pension and Gasthaus Polenztal. If you want to stop by, you have the opportunity here. From there, the route follows the...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bird watching trail in Rathen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Rathen is Bastei and Schwarzberg from Rathen [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 18.8 mi long.
Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Rathen?
Rathen: With an ascent of 3,330 ft, Bastei and Schwarzberg from Rathen has the most elevation gain of all of the birding trails in the area. The next highest ascent for birding trails is From Rathen to the Polenztal loop with 2,378 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bird watching trail in Rathen?
The most popular and difficult bird watching trail in Rathen is Bastei and Schwarzberg from Rathen [CLOSED] with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.