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Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. The Amselgrund, through which the Grünbach flows, begins south of Rathenwalde and ends at the Amselsee in the spa town of Rathen, where this route begins at the free Rosengarten car park. Since no cars are allowed in the health resort of Rathen, you can only reach the place via the small ferry that takes you across the Elbe. On the other side you start the hike in the delightful place. First you reach the Amselsee, from where...

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. Take the small ferry from the ferry p to the climatic health resort of Rathen (note prices and timetable). There are parking lots, no cars here, and the place can only be reached by ferry. Nevertheless, the area is always busy. The hike to the Bastei is relatively easy and well-developed, although some sections can be sandy or slippery depending on the weather. A few steps must be overcome before you reach the Neurathern rock...

On this route you hike deep into the core zone of Saxon Switzerland. There are some popular hiking highlights to discover, such as the Brand-Bause, the Brand-Plateau and the Frinzberg. The route begins in the climatic health resort of Rathen, where you can only get there by ferry and there is a strict ban on cars.

Popular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This moderately difficult hike leads through the core zone of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, which offers many beautiful views. You pass Bastei and Wehlsteinaussicht, Schwedenlöcher and Amselgrund, Hockstein and Gamrig. On the way there is the possibility to stop. At the beginning, the Elbe has to be crossed by ferry (note the boat timetable and prices). On sunny days, the ferries can be very crowded. DANGER! The...