Blackbird Lake

Boat rental
Lake
Accessibility
Rowing boats and pedalos can be hired for a tour of the lake at Amselsee in the spa town of Rathen.
Amselsee is a picturesque lake in the spa town of Rathen, in the middle of the impressive landscape of Saxon Switzerland. Surrounded by dense forest and high cliffs, the lake is a popular excursion destination for nature lovers, hikers and those seeking relaxation.

There are numerous hiking trails around Lake Amselsee that lead to breathtaking viewpoints and through idyllic valleys. A boat trip on the lake is also possible and offers a unique view of the surroundings.

For a boat trip with rowing boats or pedal boats you should plan around 30 minutes.

Good to know

Openings

April to October
Monday 11:00 - 17:00
Tuesday day off
Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 11:00 - 16:00


Please note that opening hours may vary depending on the weather.
The Amselsee itself is accessible at all times.
Dayoff: Tuesday

Price info

Tretboot bis 4 Personen für 30 min: €6.50

Tretboot bis 4 Personen für 30 min mit Gästekarte: €9.00

Rowing boat (up to 4 persons): € 6.50 / 30 minutes
Pedal boat (up to 4 persons): € 9.00 / 30 minutes

Operation only in suitable weather, subject to change.

Eligibility

  • for Groups

  • for individual guests

  • Suitable for the Elderly

Foreign Language

German

Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free
Information on accessibility 
  • Parking facilities on both sides of the Elbe: 
    • in Oberrathen (left side of the Elbe) at the large Elbe parking lot 
    • in Niederrathen (right side of the Elbe) 1 x at the "Haus des Gastes", Füllhölzelweg 1  and 1 x at the "Dorfladen", Am Grünbach 2 
  • Access to the Amselgrund via a short incline (approx. 12 %), then no incline
  • Surface: asphalt and concrete pavement, directly at the lake: sanded sandstone pavement (see photos in the hiking tour) 
  • the tour is also described in detail here 
  • WC for the disabled: 
    • in Oberrathen (left side of the Elbe) at the large Elbe parking lot 
    • in Niederrathen (right side of the Elbe) 1 x in the "Haus des Gastes", Füllhölzelweg 1 (only during opening hours !!) , 1 x directly at the ferry 
  • Refreshments: the Hotel & Restaurant Amselgrundschlösschen is located directly on the path, restaurant and terrace barrier-free accessible, disabled WC available 
Parking
  • indicated disabled parking space available

Accessible toilet
  • Door width min. 80 cm

  • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

  • Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 130x130 cm

  • Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 80 cm

  • Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided

Directions & Parking facilities

Easily accessible by public transport.
Train: S1
Stop: Kurort Rathen train station
Footpath: approx. 15 minutes

Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de

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