Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland
57% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
6miLength
961ftElevation gain
2.5–3hrEstimated time
Loop
Varied 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 tour.
Highlights:
- Fantastic views
- Beautiful natural scenery
- Sandstone formations
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Top sights
Taufstein
Peak
Höllengrundscheibe
Peak
Felsenburg Neurathen
Ruins
Die Steinschleuder
Attraction
Burg Altrathen
Castle
Dieter-Schink-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Burgruine Wehlen
Castle
Amselgrund
Valley
Byrrhus-Felsen
Cliff
Jahrhundertturm
Peak
Broschegrund
Valley
Talwächter
Peak
Einsamer Turm
Peak
Zugvogelspitze
Peak
Doppelkopf
Peak
Schwarzberggrund
Valley
Verlorener Turm
Peak
Kanapee
Viewpoint
Mönch
Peak
Schalk
Peak
Wartturm
Peak
Felsensportturm
Peak
Basteiturm
Peak
Steinschleuder
Peak
Bastei
Peak
Elbgucke
Peak
Vorderer Gansfels
Peak
Wehlgrund
Valley
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Tümpelgrundturm
Peak
Kraxelbrüderscheibe
Peak
Bergfalkenturm
Peak
Steinerner Tisch
Picnic site
Basteibrücke
Viewpoint
Mittlerer Wehlturm
Peak
Wehlkopf
Peak
Kleiner Wehlturm
Peak
Aschelochturm
Peak
Sieberturm
Peak
Reh
Peak
Mardertelle
Valley
Schwarze Säule
Peak
Tiedgestein
Peak
Souffleur
Peak
Wehlnadel
Peak
Felsensternscheibe
Peak
Bergfreund
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Axelturm
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Tümpelgrundwand
Peak
Zwölfer
Peak
Hermann-Höhle
Cave
Steinerner Bär
Peak
Basteiaussicht
Viewpoint
Tiedgeaussicht
Viewpoint
Felsenburg
Viewpoint
Wehlsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Wehlener Hof
Building
Rathaus
Building
Manufakturhotel
Building
Höllengrund
Valley
Zscherregrund
Valley
Querkopf
Peak
Lochturm
Peak
Adolf-Hermann-Fels
Peak
Ferdinandturm
Peak
Basteischluchtturm
Peak
Rudolf-Holtz-Turm
Peak
Neurathener Felsentor
Peak
Pate
Peak
Langer Israel
Peak
Großer Wehlturm
Peak
Biene
Peak
Bergfreundeturm
Peak
Hirschgrundwarte
Peak
Basteiwächter
Peak
Wehlscheibe
Peak
Kanzelscheibe
Peak
Hinterer Basteiturm
Peak
Statist
Peak
Grafenspitze
Peak
Witzbold
Peak
Schneider Wibbel
Peak
Zitronenkopf
Peak
Wehlgrundspitze
Peak
Wehlgrundwächter
Peak
Grenadierturm
Peak
Bierturm
Peak
Wassermann
Peak
Bergpirat
Peak
Torsteiner Turm
Peak
Musketier
Peak
Margaretenspitze
Peak
Wehlhorn
Peak
Höhlenturm
Peak
Vorderer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Top sights
Taufstein
Peak
Höllengrundscheibe
Peak
Felsenburg Neurathen
Ruins
Die Steinschleuder
Attraction
Burg Altrathen
Castle
Dieter-Schink-Aussicht
Viewpoint
Burgruine Wehlen
Castle
Amselgrund
Valley
Byrrhus-Felsen
Cliff
Jahrhundertturm
Peak
Broschegrund
Valley
Talwächter
Peak
Einsamer Turm
Peak
Zugvogelspitze
Peak
Doppelkopf
Peak
Schwarzberggrund
Valley
Verlorener Turm
Peak
Kanapee
Viewpoint
Mönch
Peak
Schalk
Peak
Wartturm
Peak
Felsensportturm
Peak
Basteiturm
Peak
Steinschleuder
Peak
Bastei
Peak
Elbgucke
Peak
Vorderer Gansfels
Peak
Wehlgrund
Valley
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Tümpelgrundturm
Peak
Kraxelbrüderscheibe
Peak
Bergfalkenturm
Peak
Steinerner Tisch
Picnic site
Basteibrücke
Viewpoint
Mittlerer Wehlturm
Peak
Wehlkopf
Peak
Kleiner Wehlturm
Peak
Aschelochturm
Peak
Sieberturm
Peak
Reh
Peak
Mardertelle
Valley
Schwarze Säule
Peak
Tiedgestein
Peak
Souffleur
Peak
Wehlnadel
Peak
Felsensternscheibe
Peak
Bergfreund
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Axelturm
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Tümpelgrundwand
Peak
Zwölfer
Peak
Hermann-Höhle
Cave
Steinerner Bär
Peak
Basteiaussicht
Viewpoint
Tiedgeaussicht
Viewpoint
Felsenburg
Viewpoint
Wehlsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Wehlener Hof
Building
Rathaus
Building
Manufakturhotel
Building
Höllengrund
Valley
Zscherregrund
Valley
Querkopf
Peak
Lochturm
Peak
Adolf-Hermann-Fels
Peak
Ferdinandturm
Peak
Basteischluchtturm
Peak
Rudolf-Holtz-Turm
Peak
Neurathener Felsentor
Peak
Pate
Peak
Langer Israel
Peak
Großer Wehlturm
Peak
Biene
Peak
Bergfreundeturm
Peak
Hirschgrundwarte
Peak
Basteiwächter
Peak
Wehlscheibe
Peak
Kanzelscheibe
Peak
Hinterer Basteiturm
Peak
Statist
Peak
Grafenspitze
Peak
Witzbold
Peak
Schneider Wibbel
Peak
Zitronenkopf
Peak
Wehlgrundspitze
Peak
Wehlgrundwächter
Peak
Grenadierturm
Peak
Bierturm
Peak
Wassermann
Peak
Bergpirat
Peak
Torsteiner Turm
Peak
Musketier
Peak
Margaretenspitze
Peak
Wehlhorn
Peak
Höhlenturm
Peak
Vorderer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Discover this 6.0-mile loop trail near Rathen, Saxony. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.
What is the expected weather this week for Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland?
Expected weather for Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland for the next 5 days is:
- Mon, September 21 - 61 degrees/drizzle
- Tue, September 22 - 63 degrees/clear
- Wed, September 23 - 64 degrees/clear
- Thu, September 24 - 64 degrees/clear
- Fri, September 25 - 71 degrees/clear
Where is Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland located?
Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland is a trail located in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
How hard is Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland?
Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland is considered a moderate hike that covers 6 mi, with an elevation gain of 961 ft. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland?
Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland is considered a moderate hike that covers 6 mi, with an elevation gain of 961 ft. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland a loop?
Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland is a loop trail that covers 6 mi, with an elevation gain of 961 ft. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland?
Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland is a loop trail that covers 6 mi, with an elevation gain of 961 ft. It takes about 2.5–3 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland?
Dogs may be allowed on Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland. Be sure to check regulations before heading out.
When is the best time of year to hike Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland?
March to October is the most popular time of year to visit Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland.
How busy is Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland?
According to trailgoers, Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland is usually very busy. March to October is the most popular time of year to visit Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland.
Are there scenic views at Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Dieter-Schink-Aussicht, Kanapee, Basteibrücke, Basteiaussicht, and Tiedgeaussicht.
Is Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland is partially paved.
Are there forests at Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland?
Yes, Bastei Loop in Saxon Switzerland is a forest trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Last updated on September 20, 2026 at 11:24 pm GMT+0