Over the Bastion to Hockstein

• Partial closure Amselgrund: Amselsee and the Amselgrund section from Rathen to the Schwedenlöcher junction have been closed since July 31, 2026, due to storm damage. More information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/en/warnings/eilmeldung-waldsperrung • Forest Closure Due to Storm Damage: Following a storm on July 31, the area is closed for cleanup efforts and due to the danger posed by fallen trees. For more information: https://nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/warnungen/eilmeldung-waldsperrung Popular and promising hike in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This hike starts on the banks of the Elbe in the town of Wehlen and leads steadily up to the Steinernen Tisch. We continue along the “Fremdenweg” to the famous Bastei. These magnificent rock formations can be reached via a sandstone bridge. Here you should definitely pause for a moment and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Elbe valley. Now it goes on an adventurous path - consisting of many stairs and small rocky passages to the Schwedenloch and finally to the Amselsee. You either take a short break here or start climbing the Hockstein right away. The Hockstein is a rocky spur towering high out of the Polenztal. Finally it gets adventurous again: via a steep and narrow iron staircase you climb down through narrow crevices into the Polenztal. Highlights: - bastion - Lake Amel - Felsenburg Neurathen - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes