--- title: "From the Pavilion viewpoint to Steinerner Tisch and the Bastei" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/tour/pavillonaussicht-steinerner-tisch-bastei-lohmen" description: "Bastei bus stop - Pavilion viewpoint - Steinerner Tisch - Bastei - Bastei bus stop" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2723113/fe959fcb51fbfed54e06b3ae8987f6ab37570a312507e0e902aeb3d3665962bc/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share From the Pavilion viewpoint to Steinerner Tisch and the Bastei ============================================================== - Tip - 4.17 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hiking - 1:30 h - 4.17 km - 59 m - 59 m - 262 m - 321 m - 59 m - - Start: Bastei bus stop - Destination: Bastei bus stop A short excursion to one of the most famous viewpoints of the Saxon Switzerland combined with a forest walk to the guesthouse Steinerner Tisch. Hikers can expect a cozy stop with a great view of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The combination of nature experience and culinary refreshment makes this hike a real highlight. Bastei bus stop - Pavilion viewpoint - Steinerner Tisch - Bastei - Bastei bus stop Read more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions We start at the Bastei bus stop. Facing towards the Bastei, there is a small path on the left which we follow and reach a wide hiking trail. We follow this to the left for about 250m until we come across a signpost. We continue hiking towards the Schwedenlöcher. After another approximately 300m, we reach the next signpost, which already points to the viewpoint. You can now take the direct path on the right or choose a small detour. Following the left path, you first reach a small rest area with some seating options, the so-called Gänsehütte. Then you reach the Pavilion viewpoint. On the Gansweg, we now walk back to the Basteistraße, the paved road. We follow this to the right for about 700m to a bus stop, where a wide forest path branches off to the left towards the Steinerner Tisch. We follow this path to the crossroads at the guesthouse. Now take a left on a wide hiking trail towards the Bastei. At a kiosk, we reach the street again. It now goes directly right to the Bastei hotel. We pass a first viewpoint, the Wehlstein viewpoint. After passing the mountain hotel, you reach the new Bastei viewpoint on the right. Following the steps down leads you directly to the Bastei bridge. The same route must be taken back. Following the Basteistraße, you reach the bus stop after about 250m. Read more Tour information - Loop Road - Stop at an Inn Equipment Sturdy footwear is recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Highway A17, exit Pirna, continue to Lohmen Read more **Parking** Numerous paid parking spaces are available directly near Bastei. Read more **Public transportation** **Arrival and departure:** (Pirna - Bastei - Rathewalde - Hohnstein - Sebnitz) (City Wehlen - Uttewalde - Bastei) (Bad Schandau - Hohnstein - Bastei - Pirna) City Wehlen - Bastei with the City Königstein - Bad Schandau - Hohnstein - Bastei with the Read more Additional information Tourist information Wehlen: 035024 70413 Read more Literature Bring the magic of Saxon Switzerland home: Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author For another spectacular view, a detour to the Ferdinandaussicht is worth it. Read more Safety guidelines Please note: In the Saxon Switzerland National Park, only marked paths may be used in the core zone! Read more Map Hiking and cycling map 'Vordere Sächsische Schweiz' Order here: Hiking map 'Die Bastei' Order here: Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Art and culture - Food - Seminar/course/workshop - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Spa/wellness - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 8.65 km - Hiking 4.51 km - Hiking 18.67 km - Hiking Contact 01847 Lohmen Download GPX file - -