Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht) – Schwedenlöcher loop from Kurort Rathen

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Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht) – Schwedenlöcher loop from Kurort Rathen

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Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht) – Schwedenlöcher loop from Kurort Rathen

01:10

3.69km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Nationalpark-Kernzone

Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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213 m

View of the Wehlsteine

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice view of the rocks. Should you take a look. Great view from the viewing platforms.

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1.23 km

Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht)

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From the hiking crossroads, descend into the Schwedenlöcher and turn right to the Pavilion Viewpoint. This offers a different view of the Bastei.

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1.38 km

Schwedenlöcher

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The Schwedenlöcher are a particularly exciting section and my personal highlight in Saxon Switzerland. This section got its name during the Thirty Years' War, when farmers from the village of …

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1.85 km

Green Gorge

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de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwedenl%C3%B6cher

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1.92 km

Schwedenlöcher Gorge

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The deeply cut, almost one kilometer long gorge was created by the erosion of the softer sandstone. It follows the main direction of the fissure in the Elbe sandstone.

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1.99 km

Schwedenlöcher Stairs

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The path through the Schwedenlöcher leads over numerous stairs past impressive rock faces... absolutely worthwhile

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2.47 km

The Schwedenlöcher (Swedish Holes) in Saxon Switzerland have approximately 700 steps. The hiking trail leads through a romantic rocky gorge, climbing a height difference of 160 meters. The Schwedenlöcher got …

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2.50 km

Stone steps in the rocky gorge

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The steps are either set directly into the rock or supplemented with stair structures and wind their way through the narrow gorge. Steep sections alternate with short level passages, while new perspectives on the rock formations constantly emerge.

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3.69 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.47 km

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

1.27 km

231 m

186 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

December 30, 2024,Kleine Wanderung Bastei und Schwedenlöcher (30.12.2024)

I spontaneously decided to take a short trip to Saxon Switzerland and decided to go to the Bastei again after a long time. Since I hadn't planned a particularly long tour, I started from the Bastei car park towards the Bastei and then hiked through the Schwedenlöcher. Next time I'll do a longer tour here and take a closer look …

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July 25, 2025,Schwedenlöcher Runde von Oberrathen

"Schwedenlöcher" is the name given to a romantic yet adventurous gorge between the Bastei massif and the Amselgrund valley near Rathen. The hiking trail leads you through gorge-like rocky paths, over approximately 840 steps and two steep iron ladders, through a unique rocky landscape. The elevation gain of 160 meters requires some stamina.

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May 30, 2024,Sächsische Schweiz, Bastei + Schwedenlöcher

The Felsenburg open-air museum is currently closed due to construction work.
I have linked the Wikipedia entry for the Schwedenlöcher. Absolutely worth seeing 🤩👍

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March 24, 2025,Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz 🥾

Today's destination was the Saxon Switzerland National Park, with its highlights of the Bastei Bridge and the Schwedenlöcher (Sweden Holes).

We tackled the Bastei and all its facets quite early in the morning. The weather was dry and cloudy, perhaps because of this, the crowds were manageable. Another factor was certainly the early time of year, before the peak season. …

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September 11, 2024,Sächsische Schweiz: Bastei und Schwedenlöcher

Extreme tourist spots require extreme measures. Get up at 5:00 a.m. and go 😅.

What can you say? Fascinatingly beautiful!

From Wikipedia:
"The Bastei (305.4 m above sea level) is a rock formation with a viewing platform in Saxon Switzerland on the right bank of the Elbe. It is one of the most visited (1.5 million per year) tourist attractions …

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