YondoBastei loop from Rathen
A shorter loop up to the Bastei and back down to Rathen.
- Distance
- 4.7 km loop
- Time
- 2 hours
- Grade
- moderate
- Without a car
- Yes
When to set off
| Date | Sunset | Start by | Back by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 December | 15:57 | 13:25 | 15:25 |
| 15 March | 18:06 | 15:35 | 17:35 |
| 15 June | 21:18 | 18:45 | 20:45 |
| 15 September | 19:20 | 16:50 | 18:50 |
From the route’s slowest published time (2 hours) and the sunset at the start, with half an hour of daylight spare.
Getting there
- S-Bahn S1 from Dresden to Kurort Rathen, then the ferry across the Elbe
Start: Kurort Rathen. See it on a map.
Before you go
- Many steps; busy on summer weekends
The route
Checked by hand against the official route. Route source: Saxon Switzerland tourism. For the step-by-step directions, see the official route page.
More walks in Saxon Switzerland
- Rathen over the Bastei to Wehlen10.6 km, 3 hours 6 minutes
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