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View of the Elbe Valley – Teufelsgrund Gorge loop from Kurort Rathen

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Germany
Saxony
Saxon Switzerland
Rathen

View of the Elbe Valley – Teufelsgrund Gorge loop from Kurort Rathen

Hard

4.8

(47)

158

hikers

View of the Elbe Valley – Teufelsgrund Gorge loop from Kurort Rathen

05:52

20.4km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 329 m for 97 m

After 20.0 km for 97 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.56 km

Felsenburg Neurathen (closed due to dilapidation)

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The Felsenburg Neurathen is an interesting starting point for all those interested in history, as signs present interesting facts about this historical place. It is impressive how long ago people …

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2

1.60 km

View of the Elbe Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewing point on the Bastei. Usually very crowded. If you want to walk and see in peace, you should get there early. There are usually only a few runners.

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3

1.64 km

Bastei Bridge

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The Bastei is probably the most famous highlight of Saxon Switzerland. In the high season from April to October, the bastion is frequently visited by tourists. But in the winter …

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4

3.51 km

Höllengrund Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Lonely, romantic gorges off the main tourist track - on a discovery tour through the nearby grounds you can enjoy peace and solitude and observe nature. The high sandstone cliffs …

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5

5.58 km

Teufelsschlüchte (Devil's Gorges)

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It is quite a narrow valley. In between, duck walking is necessary under small rock gates. Especially with a backpack, it is easier to walk on the ascent.

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6

5.86 km

Stairs and Ladders in Teufelsgrund Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The Teufelsgrund (Devil's Ground) is a gorge in Saxon Switzerland, or rather the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, located in the municipality of Lohmen, north of the town of Wehlen. It is …

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7

6.25 km

Teufelsgrund Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Deeply cut valleys run through the sandstone of the Upper Saxon Switzerland. There is an almost mystical atmosphere in them.

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8

7.61 km

Uttewalder Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

A must in Saxon Switzerland, also worthwhile because there are still many highlights in a relatively small area.

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18.7 km

Amselsee

Lake

B

20.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.2 km

5.90 km

2.81 km

175 m

158 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.44 km

5.25 km

3.24 km

3.14 km

2.13 km

160 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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