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Rauenstein Ridge Trail – View of Lilienstein loop from Kurort Rathen

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Rauenstein Ridge Trail – View of Lilienstein loop from Kurort Rathen

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Rauenstein Ridge Trail – View of Lilienstein loop from Kurort Rathen

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3.54km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Sächsische Schweiz

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Parking

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973 m

Rauenstein Ridge Trail

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The ridge path Rauenstein or Rauensteinweg is another part of the famous Malerweg. From the Rauensteinweg there are great views on both sides of the bastion, quarries and table mountains. …

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Rauensteinkopf Viewpoint

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We did the Rauenstein as a single tour, it deserves this attention.

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1.56 km

View of Bärengrund

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It's just beautiful here😊.

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3.39 km

View of Lilienstein

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A nice little round for any weather!

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3.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.21 km

951 m

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

1.12 km

305 m

245 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 30 June

21°C

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Comments

August 16, 2021,Rauenstein

It's a nice little hike over forest paths, ladders and rocks with great views.

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July 11, 2021,Rauenstein Runde von Weißig

Really nice round. A bit of sportiness was required. I would not rate this round as "easy".

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October 16, 2025,Rauenstein - ab Parkplatz Weißig

A pleasant hike even in drizzle. Wonderful views of the Bastei, Königstein, and Lilienstein. And if you like, you can get a great meal up there. And it's super doable for kids, with plenty of stairs 😉

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January 2, 2022,Neujahrswanderung Rauensteine 02.01.2022

I wish all hiking, swimming, cycling and mushroom friends a happy new year with lots of new and wonderful experiences.

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December 31, 2024,Jahresabschluss über den Rauenstein mit Raureif

Perfect weather with a brisk wind at times. Ideal for a short walk up the local mountain in Weißig. The Rauenstein offers beautiful views all around to the Lilienstein and also to the Bastei with its new floating viewing platform. These days, of course, the restaurant up there is also open.

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November 19, 2022,Über den Rauenstein im ersten Schnee

The route over the Rauenstein is always great and exciting.

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March 11, 2025,Abendstunden auf dem Rauenstein

A beautiful evening walk that, in my opinion, was worth it just for the amazing lighting.
(including sunset and moonrise)
For me, the ridge path on the Rauenstein is one of the most beautiful in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, thanks to its beautiful views on both sides and its natural landscape.

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April 6, 2025,Rauenstein 06.04.25

The Rauenstein is always a beautiful hiking destination in Saxon Switzerland, and it can easily be integrated into longer or shorter tours.

Although the weather looks like it's going to be nice today, it was very cool and windy, but the view from the Rauenstein was still beautiful.
🙂🙃

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Rauenstein Ridge Trail – View of Lilienstein loop from Kurort Rathen

Rauenstein Ridge Trail

Rauensteinkopf Viewpoint

View of Bärengrund

View of Lilienstein

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