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 metres 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 characterised by strong weathering processes. The rock on the Gamrig is very sandy, so you should be careful not to slip. Caution: There are no handrails or safety features on the summit!
The name comes from the Wendish word kamjenik, which means "little stone".
Some observers see the Gamrig table mountain near Rathen with its craggy summit as a ruined castle. With its many rocks, sometimes grouped together, sometimes standing alone, it looks like a landscape in miniature. Caspar David Friedrich captured the interesting structure in his sketchbook on 13 May 1808 on his way back from the Großer Winterberg. Ten years later, he used this drawing when he created his painting of the century "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 viewpoint is on Ziegenrückenstraße. It is difficult to reach by public transport or on foot. However, there is a car park at the viewpoint.
Hiking tip: From Porschdorf over the Brand to Rathen
The Gamrig as a photo spot:
The Gamrig is also a popular spot for photographers thanks to the outstanding panoramic view.
Best time: Sunrise & sunset
Motifs:
Public transport: S-Bahn S1 to Kurort Rathen, then take the ferry & approx. 45-minute ascent
Parking: Hikers' car park at Gamrig, then approx. 20-minute ascent
The name comes from the Wendish word kamjenik, which means "little stone".
Some observers see the Gamrig table mountain near Rathen with its craggy summit as a ruined castle. With its many rocks, sometimes grouped together, sometimes standing alone, it looks like a landscape in miniature. Caspar David Friedrich captured the interesting structure in his sketchbook on 13 May 1808 on his way back from the Großer Winterberg. Ten years later, he used this drawing when he created his painting of the century "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 viewpoint is on Ziegenrückenstraße. It is difficult to reach by public transport or on foot. However, there is a car park at the viewpoint.
Hiking tip: From Porschdorf over the Brand to Rathen
The Gamrig as a photo spot:
The Gamrig is also a popular spot for photographers thanks to the outstanding panoramic view.
Best time: Sunrise & sunset
Motifs:
- View towards the west (Rathen & Wehlen spa town) at sunset
- View towards the east (Schrammstein range) at sunrise (with long focal length)
Public transport: S-Bahn S1 to Kurort Rathen, then take the ferry & approx. 45-minute ascent
Parking: Hikers' car park at Gamrig, then approx. 20-minute ascent
