Article Circuit around Bastei

We arrived in Kurort Rathen by some other train, for example by car, but we can get to the other bank only by ferry. As there is a strict ban on cars on the other bank, as is the case in Zermatt pod Matterhorn. I recommend going here by 8 o'clock in the morning. Because then clouds of tourists pour in here. The way up is quite challenging, it is necessary to conquer the Elbe canyon, where the rocks rise some 180 meters from the level of the Elbe. It is challenging for the less able. Along the way there are several balconies with beautiful views of the surroundings and the dominant rock, which I named Two Indians. It is a short distance from this rock. According to the latest information, the Bastei bridge is not allowed. This should be the last 2 years. The reason is the poor condition of the rocks and there is a risk of collapse. There are also several snacks by the bridge. Here one has two options. Go back the same way or continue to the parking lot and from here the trail begins, where you can walk through the Swedish pits. We go through a beautiful pass of rocks, which we know from Adršpach, Prachovky or other parts of the Bohemian Paradise. They are much less frequented and I like it much more. The trail ends at Amselsee and from there back to Kurort Rathen, where I can already observe the crowds of people coming here.

We leave nicely in the morning and we are the only ones on board the ferry.

The road to Bastaste is mercilessly up

The path offers beautiful panoramic views of the other Table Mountains.

Here on an empty bridge. Thanks for leaving early in the morning.

This place offers beautiful scenery.

A second view from the same perspective.

We're going down the Swedish pits

Towards the end, the rocks turn into a narrow pass between the rocks

This is a look back at the Swedish pits

Beautiful calm lake

We are already returning to the ferry and at 12 o'clock the ferry will crack.