Magnificent views to the left and right of the Elbe
Rathen health resort: Rauenstein-Bastei circuit
Short facts
- start: Health resort Rathen (Oberrathen)
- destination: Health resort Rathen (Oberrathen)
- medium
- 10,15 km
- 3 hours 25 minutes
- 377 m
- 317 m
- 112 m
Tour dashboard
Pavings
- Unknown (4%)
- Street (5%)
- Asphalt Coating (17%)
- Crushed Rock (12%)
- Hiking Trail (22%)
- Path (39%)
Weather
General information
- Summit
- Stop at an Inn
Health resort Rathen (Oberrathen)
Health resort Rathen (Oberrathen)
Route:
Oberrathen - Laasensteine - Rauenstein - Wehlen/Pötzscha - Stadt Wehlen - Schanzenweg - Schwarzberggrund - Fremdenweg - Basteibrücke - Basteiweg - Oberrathen
This is a red route (medium-difficulty tour, with slight inclines, possibly difficult in deep snow).
The hiking trails are not cleared of ice and snow. Please refrain from the winter hike in icy conditions.
- Onion-skin clothing and winter hiking boots
- Backpack with hiking map, snacks, thermos flask with a warm drink, smartphone, flashlight, first aid kit
- Hiking poles, ice goggles
Viewing platform at the Bastei
For this tour it is necessary to use the ferry F8 in Wehlen and the ferry F7 in Rathen. You can find timetables and prices here.