Best trail running trails in Rathen
3.9(31 reviews)
Explore the most popular trail running 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.
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- 3.5 (5)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular Terrainkurweg in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. The loop trail TK14 is part of the Terrainkurweg network of the spa town of Rathen. The Kleiner Rauensteinring, as the route is also called, is one of the city's more demanding Terrainkur routes. The route begins in Oberrathen near the train station. You walk through the forest to the Rauenstein massif, which has some mighty rock formations so typical of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, and in the direction of the quiet village of Weissig. The...
- 4.0 (4)·Hard·25.7 mi·Est. 13–14 hrDemanding loop trail in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is the route of the "Pearls of Saxon Switzerland" sports hike organized by the Saxon Hiking and Mountaineering Association. The route can also be hiked in several stages. Highlights of the hike: - Elbe Valley - Fallow deer enclosure in Papstdorf - Thuermsdorf Castle - Rauenstein - impressive rock formations
- 4.3 (22)·Hard·9.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThis 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...
- Strenuous·25.2 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrDemanding alpine tour from Rathen. This route is a challenging alpine tour that includes a technical via ferrata and is not a normal hiking trail. A complete via ferrata set (helmet, harness, via ferrata brake) is mandatory. This challenging tour connects several peaks in Saxon Switzerland via a series of climbs. The highlight, the Hänteschelstiege, is a via ferrata with a difficulty level of C, which leads up a vertical rock face via iron stirrups, pins and ladders. The route is extremely...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Rathen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Rathen is Sports hike Pearls of Saxon Switzerland. This trail is estimated to be 25.7 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Rathen?
Rathen: With an ascent of 5,744 ft, 4 Mountain Loop from Rathen [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Sports hike Pearls of Saxon Switzerland with 5,042 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Rathen?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Rathen is Sports hike Pearls of Saxon Switzerland with a 4.0-star rating from 4 reviews.