The most beautiful places in Saxon Switzerland
The best of Saxon Switzerland
Saxon Switzerland is a picturesque area adjacent to other protected areas already in the Czech Republic. Here you will find the famous sandstone mesas surrounding the river Elbe. There are also technical monuments artfully integrated into the local beautiful nature, such as the famous Königstein fortress or the Bastei bridge.
Bastei
The famous rock bridge
This rock bridge in the Saxon Switzerland National Park is one of the most popular places. In Czech it is called Baštou. The rock bridge is just a reminder of Neurathen Castle. The bridge is 76 meters long. According to the latest information, what I have is said to be no longer allowed on him. The rocks on which it stands are in a desolate state and there is a risk of the bridge collapsing. continue reading
Lilienstein
The most beautiful Table Mountain
Lilienstein (415 meters above sea level) has the reputation of being the most beautiful table sandstone mountain above the Elbe valley. It is a symbol of Saxon Switzerland National Park continue reading
Königstein Fortress
The biggest fortress in Europe
Fortress founded by Czech King Václav III. is the largest fortress in Europe. The tower system has a circumference of 2 km and it reaches a height of over 40 meters. This has made this fortress unreliable for centuries. Here you can see a cross-section of history from the Middle Ages to almost the present. The tour takes care of all day! continue reading
Pfaffenstein
The mountain of the same name with a lookout tower
The unmissable Table Mountain Pfaffenstein. You can get to the top from both sides only by a rock pass. Upstairs is a beautiful lookout tower with a cottage, where you can refresh yourself. The inn was built here in 1852. There is a beautiful view of the surroundings and with its 32 rocks is the most important table mountain in Saxon Switzerland in terms of climbing. continue reading
Swedish pits
Rock pass in Saxon Switzerland
The Swedish pits are a short distance from Bastei. It is a beautiful rock pass, which is very neglected, thanks to the most popular place in Saxon Switzerland. I can only recommend going through the Swedish pits from Basteie. It is similar to going to Adršpach, Prachovské skály or Český ráj and not many people are here. continue reading
Gohrisch (448m)
A small but beautiful table mountain
Gohrisch (448m) is a small table mountain located about halfway between Bad Schandau and Königstein. In addition to the beautiful views from the edge of the table mountain, the Schwedenhöhle sandstone cave awaits you here. continue reading
