Freestanding mountain peak above Rathen - a place of inspiration for Caspar David Friedrich
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 panoramic view of 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 handrails or safety features on the summit
The name comes from the Wendish word kamjenik, which means "small stone".
Thanks to the outstanding panoramic view, the Gamrig is also a popular spot for photographers at sunrise and sunset.
Caspar David Friedrich captured the structure of the Gamrig in his sketchbook on May 13, 1808 on his way back from the Großer Winterberg. 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. To get the view of the Gamrig as in Friedrich's drawing in May 1808, the only suitable vantage point is on the Ziegenrückenstrasse.
Hiking tip:
From Porschdorf over the Brand to Rathen
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 handrails or safety features on the summit
The name comes from the Wendish word kamjenik, which means "small stone".
Thanks to the outstanding panoramic view, the Gamrig is also a popular spot for photographers at sunrise and sunset.
Caspar David Friedrich captured the structure of the Gamrig in his sketchbook on May 13, 1808 on his way back from the Großer Winterberg. 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. To get the view of the Gamrig as in Friedrich's drawing in May 1808, the only suitable vantage point is on the Ziegenrückenstrasse.
Hiking tip:
From Porschdorf over the Brand to Rathen
