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Bastei – hike

The most famous view in Saxon Switzerland, looking out over the Elbe between the Lilienstein and Königstein. The Bastei Bridge of 1851 is 76.5 metres long and has seven arches; the bridge and the barrier-free viewing platform are free of charge.

Tip: Never at the weekend – unless you fancy conducting a census. The Felsenburg Neurathen is closed until further notice.

Duration

half a day

Type

One-way hike

Area

Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Suitable

for children, with a pushchair

What to expect

• Views
• Rocks and caves
• for children
• also with a pushchair
• famous sight

Along the way

• Kurort Rathen
• Bastei, Lohmen

Please take a hiking map with you and stay on the marked paths in the national park.

History along the way

• Festung Königstein
• The town of Königstein
• Lilienstein

As of: 2026-10-01

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