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title: "Small bastion with rhododendron park (Rathen)"
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description: "The Small Bastion is located above Niederrathen on the right bank of the Elbe. From here, there is an unobstructed view of the Elbe valley in the direction of the spa town of Rathen. Many different species and varieties grow here, complemented by rare shrubs such as Hinoki cypresses, magnolias and ornamental shrubs.The park was initiated in the 1920s by Karl Friedrich Keydel and designed by garden architect Baila Helmenreich. Paths and natural stone steps lead through the grounds and still make the park easy to walk through today.The park is particularly worth seeing during the flowering season in May and June, but offers a beautiful setting for walks with a view all year round."
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Small bastion with rhododendron park (Rathen)
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View of the Elbe and Niederrathen

Small bastion in Kurort Rathen

"Kleine\_Bastei"\_viewpoint

"Kleine\_Bastei" signpost

Pink blühende Rhododendren am Wegesrand, im Hintergrund eine grüne Landschaft und Felsen.

Frau mit lockigem Haar geht durch blühende, rosa Rhododendronsträucher.

View of the Elbe and Niederrathen in summer

The Kleine Bastei in Rathen, a vantage point overlooking the Elbe valley, is a feast for the eyes, especially in late spring with its rhododendron park.

 The Small Bastion is located above Niederrathen on the right bank of the Elbe. From here, there is an unobstructed view of the Elbe valley in the direction of the spa town of Rathen. Many different species and varieties grow here, complemented by rare shrubs such as Hinoki cypresses, magnolias and ornamental shrubs.

The park was initiated in the 1920s by Karl Friedrich Keydel and designed by garden architect Baila Helmenreich. Paths and natural stone steps lead through the grounds and still make the park easy to walk through today.

The park is particularly worth seeing during the flowering season in May and June, but offers a beautiful setting for walks with a view all year round.

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Openings

Please note that the Kleine Bastei is located in the National Park. This means that only marked paths may be entered in the core zone. Fines may be imposed for violations.

In principle, the Kleine Bastei is always open.

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Price info

Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers

There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Kleine Bastei.

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Eligibility

- for Groups
- Pet allowed

Payment methods

Entrance Free

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01824 Kurort Rathen - OT Niederrathen