Here we inform you about measures in the region that restrict tourist activities in the Saxon Switzerland vacation region. >> FAQs

During the night of 23 August 2024, a rockfall occurred in the Amselgrund, just behind the turnoff for Pionierweg. After checking the hazard, the route from Kurort Rathen to Rathewalde and from the Schwedenlöchern to Kurort Rathen is currently still not passable until it has been cleared, which will be done as soon as possible! We kindly ask you to take the closure into account when planning your hike.

Current alternative route for Malerweg hikers: From the Bastei via the Gansweg (blue line), through the Schwedenlöcher to the Amselfall and then to Rathewalde.

Further information: https://www.nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/wegeservice-und-wegeinfo/

It is currently not possible to visit Felsenburg Neurathen due to construction work. The route over the Bastei Bridge is NOT affected.

Background: The many iron bridge footbridges of the Felsenburg are subject to an annual inspection. In addition, the rocks on which the bridges rest are subject to monitoring. In the process, a specialist company has detected rock fluctuations in the single-digit millimetre range. It is known from earlier measurements that fluctuations occur during the course of the day at many rock towers in the Basteige area.
In the past, the municipality of Lohmen, as the tenant of the castle complex, has already carried out extensive repairs to the bridges and railings. The National Park Authority, as the owner of the rock castle, has ensured the stability of the rocks and bridgeheads with many rock protection measures. Repair work on an affected section of rock has now also been arranged at short notice. The company commissioned to carry out the work was able to do so in the last few days. How effectively the repairs can stabilise the rock fluctuations that have been detected still has to be checked by an engineering firm. After that, a decision will be made about the opening of the rock castle. We hope that visits will soon be possible again.

Here you will find an overview with current hiking suggestions for Bohemian Switzerland as pdf (German version)

• The Wilde Klamm gorge is open from 1 April to 5 November 2024. The Edmundsklamm gorge remains closed.
• The hiking trail from Hrensko to Prebischtor is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
• The Gabrielensteig from Mezni Louka to Prebischtor remains closed!
• Further hiking suggestions in Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland can be found here.

Information Bohemian Switzerland National Park
Website of the Bohemian Switzerland Tourism Association

The Landratsamt Sächsische Schweiz District Council provides current information about road construction sites in Saxon Switzerland district on its website:

Landratsamt Sächsische Schweiz (Saxon Switzerland District Council)