Two (valleys) in one go in the footsteps of Carl Maria von Weber
This hike follows in the footsteps of Carl Maria von Weber through the romantic landscape of Saxon Switzerland. The highlights of this tour include the Rathen Rock Theatre and the Wolf Gorge.
The Felsenbühne Rathen is one of the most beautiful natural theaters in Europe and is inextricably linked with Carl Maria von Weber. His opera "Der Freischütz", a symbol of German Romanticism, has had a permanent place in the repertoire here for many years. The bizarre rocks and mystical forests all around create a backdrop that has an extraordinary effect, especially in the famous Wolfsschlucht scene. Nature and music merge to create an overall experience.
Another highlight is the mysterious Wolfsschlucht gorge on the Hockstein - the setting that became the most famous scene in Weber's opera "Der Freischütz". Here, Kaspar conjures up the devilish free balls in the eerie night, while nature itself becomes a player. The wild rocky landscape with its rugged walls and dark ravines still makes it clear today why this scene is considered the epitome of German Romanticism.
Route: Rathen spa town - Amselgrund - Am Grünbach - Rathewalder Mühle - Querweg - Hocksteinweg - Hocksteinaussicht - Wolfsschlucht - Polenztalweg - Füllhölzelweg - Rathen spa town
