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Bad Schandau

Königstein town centre – Ascent to the Bastei loop from Bad Schandau

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Germany
Saxony
Saxon Switzerland
Bad Schandau

Königstein town centre – Ascent to the Bastei loop from Bad Schandau

Hard

3.6

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36

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Königstein town centre – Ascent to the Bastei loop from Bad Schandau

02:54

26.3km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 11.8 km for 97 m

After 14.4 km for 97 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.80 km

Elbe River Trail

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2

5.08 km

View of Königstein Fortress from the Elbe riverbank

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Nice view from the Elberadweg

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3

5.68 km

Königstein town centre

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Very nice hiking, run away.

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4

12.6 km

Ascent to the Bastei

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The ascent to the Bastei leads through the impressive rock landscape of Saxon Switzerland. Depending on the route, it goes uphill steadily via stairs, narrow paths, and through shady forests. …

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13.0 km

View of the Elbe Valley and the Lilienstein

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This view is located after the Badtei Bridge & the Felsenburg behind a large sandstone with a memorial plaque. From there you not only have a great view of the …

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6

13.2 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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7

13.9 km

Rathen Riverside Promenade

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An idyllic promenade stretches along the Grünbach to the mouth of the Elbe. Lots of restaurants, a few souvenir shops and beautiful houses and green spaces. Everything seems very quiet and relaxing.

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26.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

8.76 km

5.22 km

2.49 km

377 m

205 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

6.43 km

1.32 km

628 m

417 m

219 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

71 %

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