Best trails near Raaber Säule

This spectacular and adventurous loop leads through the heart of Saxon Switzerland, connecting some of the most dramatic gorge landscapes of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The trail explores the area between the idyllic village of Rathewalde and the famous Bastei region, following a challenging mixture of narrow rock paths, hundreds of steps in the Schwedenlöcher, and cool, moss-covered valley floors. A central highlight is the traverse of the "Schwedenlöcher," a gorge-like rock alley...

Varied hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This varied route leads along the Brückwaldweg into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It starts from Lohmen and leads along the Malerweg through the Uttewalder Grund. The Uttewalder Grund is one of the "well-known" and most beautiful gorges in Saxon Switzerland and leads to the Uttewalder Felsentor, which amazed people as early as the 1800s. It continues through another gorge path to the Steinerner Tisch, to the marking:...

Cultural-historical, promising hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This path takes you to two classics with a lot of history and great views - the Schwedenlöcher and the Bastei Bridge. In between there is always the opportunity to rest and stop off. The start and end point is the paid parking lot or the bus stop in the immediate vicinity of the famous Bastei. From there, following the "blue line" markings throughout the hike, it first goes into the valley to the...

Panoramic, 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...

This moderately difficult hike leads through the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, which offers many beautiful views. You’ll pass the Bastei and Wehlsteinaussicht viewpoints, the Schwedenlöcher and Amselgrund, the Hockstein and Gamrig. There are places to stop for refreshments along the way. At the start, it is nescessary to cross the Elbe by ferry (check the ferry timetable and fares). On sunny days, the ferries can get very busy. PLEASE NOTE! The Schwedenlöcher are currently...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The Amselgrund, through which the Grünbach flows, begins south of Rathenwalde and ends at the Amselsee in the spa town of Rathen, where this route begins at the free Rosengarten car park. Since no cars are allowed in the health resort of Rathen, the place can only be reached via the small ferry. On the other side of the Elbe, the hike to the delightful place begins. First you reach the Amselsee, from where the path leads...

Popular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. This route runs along the Malerweg trail. Starting from the town of Wehlen, it leads to the Bastei, where there is an excellent view of the surrounding sandstone formations and the opportunity to visit a medieval castle, the ruins of which still survive in the rock formations. The tour begins with a ferry crossing of the Elbe (check timetable and prices). Finally, right at the beginning, the route climbs steeply along the...

Varied circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony This circular route, rich in natural and cultural-historical attractions, leads from Rathen through the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. It goes through picturesque river valleys, past the wild rock formations of the Lusatian Thrust. The hike can be easily reached by bus and train and can be started at the Oberathen train station. Since the route continues on the other side of the Elbe, the ferry must...

Charming hike in Hohnstein, Saxony. The hike starts from the Hockstein car park on the Hocksteinweg. Along the Polenz, the path leads over forest paths with great views such as the Hockstein view. In Rathen an der Elbe there are rest stops, a detour to the Elbe can be planned and the Altrathen Castle can also be visited. It goes slightly uphill through the idyllic Amselgrund, including the Amselsee, to the junction path, which finally leads back to the starting point. Highlights of the...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This trail offers quiet forests, great views and many surprises along the way. It starts at Kurort Rathen train station. After crossing the Elbe by ferry, the path leads straight ahead towards Amselsee, with Malerweg on the left. Following the signs to the Hockstein, the hiking trail leads through the beautiful forest. Before reaching the Hockstein, the S163 must be crossed. The Hockstein offers very nice views of Hohenstein...