--- title: "Bastei bridge" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/bastion" description: "High above the Elbe valley rises a jagged group of rocks with steep walls and deep gorges. The stone Bastei Bridge, built in 1851, connects the rocks across a 40-metre-deep gorge. It is 76.5 meters long. The area was already developed for tourism in the 19th century. Viewpoints, inns and hiking trails made the area a popular destination early on. To this day, it is one of the most visited places in the national park.In addition to the Bastei Bridge, there are 7 vantage points that always open up new perspectives. The new Bastei View is barrier-free.The Neurathen rock gate rises up from the Bastei Bridge - a motif that Caspar David Friedrich captured in his painting \"Rock Gorge\" in 1823. The dramatic depiction combines the force of nature with symbolism and is considered by many to be one of his most powerful landscape paintings.The original is based on a drawing on site that is now lost. A boulder was deliberately added to the picture to reinforce the message. An information board near the Ferdinandaussicht commemorates the artist and his connection to the rocky landscape." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1433330/729a3071aafe7e82c6a90707333f94ce076d4f506b6eaee9295cbd46036f4a35/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Bastei bridge ============= - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Worth seeing - Rock formations and a stone bridge in a green forest landscape at sunset, with a colorful sky in the background. Snow-covered rock formations and a stone bridge at sunrise, surrounded by snow-covered trees, create a peaceful winter landscape. im Vordergrund Menschen links das Neurathener Felsentor und im Hintergrund das Elbsandsteingebirge mit Felsen und Tafelbergen Snow-covered rock formations and a stone bridge in a wintry landscape, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a cloudy sky. Stone bridge crosses a gorge in a rocky landscape, surrounded by snow-covered trees and rocks at sunset. Picturesque mountain landscape with high, mist-covered rocks, bare trees and lush greenery that create a mystical atmosphere. Stone bridge crosses a misty gorge, surrounded by high rocks and trees, in the soft morning light. Rock formations with bridge and fog over forested mountains in the background. Sunset at the Bastei in winter, Saxon Switzerland Spectacular rocky landscape with a stone bridge and sweeping views of the Elbe valley and the rocky landscape of Saxon Switzerland. High above the Elbe valley rises a jagged group of rocks with steep walls and deep gorges. The stone Bastei Bridge, built in 1851, connects the rocks across a 40-metre-deep gorge. It is 76.5 meters long. The area was already developed for tourism in the 19th century. Viewpoints, inns and hiking trails made the area a popular destination early on. To this day, it is one of the most visited places in the national park. In addition to the Bastei Bridge, there are 7 vantage points that always open up new perspectives. The new is barrier-free. The Neurathen rock gate rises up from the Bastei Bridge - a motif that **Caspar David Friedrich** captured in his painting "Rock Gorge" in 1823. The dramatic depiction combines the force of nature with symbolism and is considered by many to be one of his most powerful landscape paintings. The original is based on a drawing on site that is now lost. A boulder was deliberately added to the picture to reinforce the message. An information board near the Ferdinandaussicht commemorates the artist and his connection to the rocky landscape. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Basteiaussicht is open all day. Read more Price info You do not have to pay an entrance fee to visit the Bastei. Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free**Only the is barrier-free accessible, NOT the bridge. Read more Directions & Parking facilities Parking lot: The P&R parking lot is located immediately after turning off the main road, behind the Bastei petrol station and is about 3 km from the Bastei. Depending on your fitness level, you can walk for less than an hour. Alternatively, there is also a shuttle bus service to the bastion. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Bus route 237 (Pirna - Bastei - Rathewalde - Hohnstein - Sebnitz) Bus route 239 (Stadt Wehlen - Uttewalde - Bastei) Bus route 254 (Bad Schandau - Hohnstein (- Heeselicht) - Bastei - Pirna) Travel by public transport is recommended, as parking capacity is limited. Read more Contact person Touristinformation Stadt Wehlen/Lohmen Markt 7 Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Beer garden - Viewpoint/viewing tower 7.69 km - Winter hikes 10.91 km - Hiking 6.37 km - Hiking 4.73 km - Winter hikes Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Food - Christmas - Stage/Theatre - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 8.68 km - Hiking 11.81 km - Hiking 4.91 km - Hiking Contact 01847 Lohmen