Best trails near Souffleur
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Want to check out Souffleur from the trail? Good news: 31 trails will get you there, including hiking and birding trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 30 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Souffleur are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (184)·Moderate·1.4 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrScenic 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...
- 4.6 (301)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland. This popular circular hike starts at the market square in the town of Wehlen and leads along beautiful forest paths to the famous sandstone formations. It can also be comfortably reached by bus. From the starting point, the path leads steadily uphill past Steinerner Tisch to the bastion. There you can linger a little and enjoy the view. You return via the spa town of Rathen, Altrathen Castle along the Elbe to the starting point of the...
- 4.7 (98)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, promising hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The tour starts at the train station in Wehlen. Then you have to take the ferry to the other side of the Elbe (note prices and timetable). From there it goes uphill via Wehlen Castle. Follow the "Red Dot" markings through the Wehlener Grund, Zscherregrund and Höllengrund to the Steinernen Tisch and on to the Bastei. The secret, quiet highlight of the hike, however, is the ascent through the typical U-shaped grounds. You...
- 4.5 (15)·Easy·0.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly panoramic walk in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. It goes to one of the most famous rock formations in Saxon Switzerland, from which you have a unique view of the Elbe valley and the large table mountains. In the Swiss House you can learn a lot about artists and their representation of Saxon Switzerland. Accessibility: the route is suitable for wheelchair users. However, you cannot get to the long Bastei bridge. The small stone island just before the Bastei viewpoint should be...
- 4.7 (35)·Hard·10.5 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrDemanding circular hiking trail in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular hike in Saxon Switzerland offers a good balance between quiet sections of the trail and popular attractions. For example, it can get extremely crowded around the famous Bastei or the Schwedenlöcher, especially on summer weekends. The route starts in Uttewalde at the Bruno monument, which can be easily reached by bus. From there, it is a fairly relaxed walk to the junction in Amselgrund. From there,...
- 4.9 (24)·Moderate·7.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis 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...
- 4.8 (19)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried 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:...
- 4.6 (18)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic, picturesque hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland. The hike begins at the train station of the city of Wehlen. The first stop is the ferry point where you take the ferry across the Danube. The path then leads through deep forests along numerous viewpoints through Saxon Switzerland. Again and again you have the opportunity to make a detour to one of the numerous caves. After crossing over again with the ferry, you reach your destination, the health resort of Rathen. Highlights of the...
- 4.3 (2)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrThis classic route leads from Stadt Wehlen through the heart of Saxon Switzerland National Park to Bad Schandau. The path climbs out of the Elbe valley through shaded beech forests toward the famous Bastei Bridge, where sandstone rock formations tower high above the river. Exploring the ruins of Neurathen Castle reveals centuries of regional history set into the stone. After crossing the bridge, the trail descends past massive rock towers into the quiet Schwedenlöcher gorge before continuing...
- 4.7 (618)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrCultural-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...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Souffleur?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Souffleur. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 29 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Souffleur?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Souffleur is Bastei - Felsenburg Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 184 reviews. This trail is 1.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 141 ft.
What is the longest trail near Souffleur?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Souffleur is Bastei and Schwarzberg from Rathen [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 18.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Souffleur?
Souffleur: With an ascent of 3,635 ft, Porschdorf nach Stadt Wehlen über Hohnstein [CLOSED] has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Bastei, Amselsee and Hohnstein [CLOSED] with 2,145 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Souffleur?
The most popular and difficult trail near Souffleur is Felsentor - Schwedenlöcher - Bastei with a 4.7-star rating from 35 reviews.
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