Gamrig

Situated between the spa town of Rathen and Waltersdorf, the rock, which is only 235 m high, is easy to hike up. The easy ascent leads to the top via steps. The reward is a distant view over the Elbe valley and the surrounding rock formations.

A very popular excursion rock, which is characterized by strong weathering processes. The rock on the Gamrig is sandy, so you should be careful not to slip. There are no railings or safety features on the summit

The name comes from the Wendish word kamjenik, which means "little stone".
The outstanding panoramic view also makes the Gamrig a popular spot for photographers at sunrise and sunset.

Caspar David Friedrich captured the structure of the Gamrig in his sketchbook on his way back from the Großer Winterberg on 13 May 1808. Ten years later, he used this drawing when he created his painting "The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog" in his studio. Here, the Gamrig can be seen to the left of the hiker. In order to have a view of the Gamrig as in Friedrich's drawing in May 1808, only a vantage point on the Ziegenrückenstrasse is suitable.