Magnificent views to the left and right of the Elbe
Kurort Rathen: Rauenstein-Bastei loop
Short facts
- start: Kurort Rathen (Oberrathen)
- destination: Kurort 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
- Loop Road
Kurort Rathen (Oberrathen)
Kurort Rathen (Oberrathen)
Route:
Oberrathen – Laasensteine – Rauenstein – Wehlen/Pötzscha – Stadt Wehlen – Schanzenweg – Schwarzberggrund – Fremdenweg – Basteibrücke – Basteiweg - Oberrathen
This is a red route (medium difficulty route, with gentle inclines, possibly difficult in deep snow).
Trekking poles and crampons that are attached under the shoes can increase personal terrain suitability. This equipment can be purchased at the Tourist Service in Bad Schandau.
Viewing platform at the Bastei
Winter hiking map Saxon Switzerland
Edition with selected hiking routes including winter stops
On this route, it is necessary to use ferry F8 in Wehlen and ferry F7 in Kurort Rathen. Here you can find timetables and prices.