Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen
Closure
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100% of reviewers say this trail is moderate
9miLength
1,325ftElevation gain
4–4.5hrEstimated time
Loop
• 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
The route from Uttewalde via the Amselfall to Rathen winds through one of the most romantic landscapes in Saxon Switzerland. This trail follows in the footsteps of famous painters such as Caspar David Friedrich, who were inspired long ago by the imposing Uttewalder Felsentor. The trail winds through cool, deeply carved valleys where mosses and ferns thrive magnificently, creating an almost mystical atmosphere. Along the way, Amsel Lake invites you to take a short break by the water before reaching the destination in the spa town of Rathen. It is important to note that this route involves many steps, which may pose a challenge for some dogs.
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Top sights
Kohlgrund
Valley
Jahrhundertturm
Peak
Wehlgrund
Valley
Wehlkopf
Peak
Felsenburg Neurathen
Ruins
Amselgrund
Valley
Wilde Schwedenlöcher
Valley
Schwedenturm
Peak
Uttewalder Felsentor
Attraction
Burg Altrathen
Castle
Tiefer Grund
Valley
Amselfall
Waterfall
Broschegrund
Valley
Schwedenlöcher
Attraction
Einsamer Turm
Peak
Bergfalkenturm
Peak
Kanapee
Viewpoint
Höllengrundscheibe
Peak
Schalk
Peak
Talwächter
Peak
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Ganskopf
Peak
Raaber Scheibe
Peak
Verlorener Turm
Peak
Flax
Peak
Lammscheibe
Peak
Mönch
Peak
Schwarze Säule
Peak
Kehlloch
Valley
Hermann-Höhle
Cave
Basteiturm
Peak
Schneider Wibbel
Peak
Vorderer Gansfels
Peak
Hinterer Gansfels
Peak
Bastei
Peak
Wehlsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Steinerner Tisch
Picnic site
Basteibrücke
Viewpoint
Eule
Peak
Höllenhund
Peak
Amselsee
Reservoir
Reh
Peak
Axelturm
Peak
Höllenhundscheibe
Peak
Trockener Turm
Peak
Schwedenscheibe
Peak
Basteiaussicht
Viewpoint
Steinerner Bär
Peak
Taufstein
Peak
Wartturm
Peak
Felsensportturm
Peak
Mittlerer Wehlturm
Peak
Steinschleuder
Peak
Kleiner Wehlturm
Peak
Aschelochturm
Peak
Zugvogelspitze
Peak
Sieberturm
Peak
Mardertelle
Valley
Tiedgestein
Peak
Bergfreund
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Souffleur
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Doppelkopf
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Wehlnadel
Peak
Felsensternscheibe
Peak
Gansturm
Peak
Amselgrundturm
Peak
Raaberkessel
Valley
Lithostein
Peak
Lamm
Peak
Mücke
Peak
Klabautermann
Peak
Lokomotive-Esse
Peak
Scheich
Peak
Suleika
Peak
Felsenburg
Viewpoint
Die Steinschleuder
Attraction
Westlicher Feldkopf
Peak
Tiedgeaussicht
Viewpoint
Admiral
Peak
Amselgrundnadel
Peak
Große-Gans-Wächter
Peak
Krümel
Peak
Maxl
Peak
Bienenkorb
Peak
Höllengrund
Valley
Zscherregrund
Valley
Lochturm
Peak
Pate
Peak
Großer Wehlturm
Peak
Wehlscheibe
Peak
Kanzelscheibe
Peak
Hinterer Basteiturm
Peak
Wehlgrundspitze
Peak
Bierturm
Peak
Wassermann
Peak
Torsteiner Turm
Peak
Top sights
Kohlgrund
Valley
Jahrhundertturm
Peak
Wehlgrund
Valley
Wehlkopf
Peak
Felsenburg Neurathen
Ruins
Amselgrund
Valley
Wilde Schwedenlöcher
Valley
Schwedenturm
Peak
Uttewalder Felsentor
Attraction
Burg Altrathen
Castle
Tiefer Grund
Valley
Amselfall
Waterfall
Broschegrund
Valley
Schwedenlöcher
Attraction
Einsamer Turm
Peak
Bergfalkenturm
Peak
Kanapee
Viewpoint
Höllengrundscheibe
Peak
Schalk
Peak
Talwächter
Peak
Hinterer Hirschgrundturm
Peak
Assistent
Peak
Ganskopf
Peak
Raaber Scheibe
Peak
Verlorener Turm
Peak
Flax
Peak
Lammscheibe
Peak
Mönch
Peak
Schwarze Säule
Peak
Kehlloch
Valley
Hermann-Höhle
Cave
Basteiturm
Peak
Schneider Wibbel
Peak
Vorderer Gansfels
Peak
Hinterer Gansfels
Peak
Bastei
Peak
Wehlsteinaussicht
Viewpoint
Steinerner Tisch
Picnic site
Basteibrücke
Viewpoint
Eule
Peak
Höllenhund
Peak
Amselsee
Reservoir
Reh
Peak
Axelturm
Peak
Höllenhundscheibe
Peak
Trockener Turm
Peak
Schwedenscheibe
Peak
Basteiaussicht
Viewpoint
Steinerner Bär
Peak
Taufstein
Peak
Wartturm
Peak
Felsensportturm
Peak
Mittlerer Wehlturm
Peak
Steinschleuder
Peak
Kleiner Wehlturm
Peak
Aschelochturm
Peak
Zugvogelspitze
Peak
Sieberturm
Peak
Mardertelle
Valley
Tiedgestein
Peak
Bergfreund
Peak
Habicht
Peak
Souffleur
Peak
Wehlkegel
Peak
Doppelkopf
Peak
Pavillonwächter
Peak
Wehlnadel
Peak
Felsensternscheibe
Peak
Gansturm
Peak
Amselgrundturm
Peak
Raaberkessel
Valley
Lithostein
Peak
Lamm
Peak
Mücke
Peak
Klabautermann
Peak
Lokomotive-Esse
Peak
Scheich
Peak
Suleika
Peak
Felsenburg
Viewpoint
Die Steinschleuder
Attraction
Westlicher Feldkopf
Peak
Tiedgeaussicht
Viewpoint
Admiral
Peak
Amselgrundnadel
Peak
Große-Gans-Wächter
Peak
Krümel
Peak
Maxl
Peak
Bienenkorb
Peak
Höllengrund
Valley
Zscherregrund
Valley
Lochturm
Peak
Pate
Peak
Großer Wehlturm
Peak
Wehlscheibe
Peak
Kanzelscheibe
Peak
Hinterer Basteiturm
Peak
Wehlgrundspitze
Peak
Bierturm
Peak
Wassermann
Peak
Torsteiner Turm
Peak
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
This trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.
What is the expected weather this week for Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Expected weather for Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] for the next 5 days is:
- Mon, October 12 - 59 degrees/drizzle
- Tue, October 13 - 63 degrees/showers
- Wed, October 14 - 61 degrees/clear
- Thu, October 15 - 59 degrees/clear
- Fri, October 16 - 56 degrees/drizzle
Where is Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] located?
Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] is a trail located in Stadt Wehlen, Saxony, Germany.
How hard is Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] is considered a moderate hike that covers 9 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,325 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
What is the elevation gain for Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] is considered a moderate hike that covers 9 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,325 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 hr to complete. Moderate trails often feature gradual climbs or obstacles like rocks or roots.
Is Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] a loop?
Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] is a loop trail that covers 9 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,325 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 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 Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] is a loop trail that covers 9 mi, with an elevation gain of 1,325 ft. It takes about 4–4.5 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 Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED], but must remain on a leash.
When is the best time of year to hike Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
How busy is Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
According to trailgoers, Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] is usually somewhat busy. Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Are there waterfalls at Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Yes, Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] has a scenic view of Amselfall.
Are there scenic views at Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Kanapee, Wehlsteinaussicht, Basteibrücke, Basteiaussicht, and Felsenburg.
Are there forests at Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Yes, Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED] is a forest trail.
Are there wildflowers at Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED], though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Is there wildlife at Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]?
Yes, many trailgoers have spotted wildlife at Uttewalde - Amselfall (Waterfall) - Rathen [CLOSED]. Always observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Last updated on October 11, 2026 at 10:18 pm GMT+0