Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature

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Berlin Central Station, Berlin, Germany
Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature Saxon Switzerland II: Famous Bastei Bridge, Noble Castles & Stunning Nature
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Duration

11 Apr (6 am to 11:30 pm)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English

About this tour

Discover a picture-postcard stone bridge, a 13th century castle and hike through misty canyons, breathtaking rock formations and wilderness.

Saxon Switzerland is the mystical German wonderland you read about in storybooks. Filled with stunning cliffs and jaw dropping valleys, this hike will keep you guessing what awaits around the next bend. Maybe you will squeeze past stunning rock formations, maybe you will mount a fairytale stone bridge with amazing views of the valley, or maybe you will find your way through beautiful forest foliage. Who knows! Join us on this surreal and majestic landscape and we guarantee a laughter and excitement filled day, traversing wild canyons framed by sandstone stacks, fairytale forests, and medieval castles.

Trip Details:

Meeting Location and Time:

      Note: Exact platform to be advised the day before event in the WhatsApp group for this event.

      Note: Kurort Rathen is the starting and finishing point of our hike.

Finishing Location and Time:

Hiking Distance and Duration: 15 km, elevation gain/loss 500m, 7 hours from start to closing, multiple break times.

Hiking  Difficulty: Intermediate to Hard – Sometimes steep paths and stairs, moderate elevation, sure-footedness and good fitness required.

Kid Friendly: No.

Pet Friendly: No.

Other Things to Note and Items to Pack:

Weather is temperament and can vary between raining and sunny weather. Would recommend the following at a minimum:

  • Packed lunch for break during hike
  • Suitable footwear for hike (Hiking shoes if possible, else any other good shoes)
  • Rain jackets
  • Rain trousers
  • Hiking Shoes
  • Suitable day pack
  • Sun protection

What is Next ?

  • WhatsApp Group: You will be added to the WhatsApp group dedicated for this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options and stay in touch.
  • Trip Briefing: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to a detailed trip briefing document providing details on what to expect, how to prepare etc.
  • Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the WhatsApp group description to the shared Google photos album where you can upload and view all shared photos and videos from the trip.

Other Things to Consider:

  • Please note that the program, as well as the venue is subject to change due to extreme weather conditions, as well as to the characteristics and size of the group.
  • UNT reserves the right to cancel the trip, modify the route, change the accommodation or re-schedule hikes and without prior notice.
  • UNT is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage or personal injury that occurs during the trip.

Highlights

  • Bastei: Bastei is the most famous rock formation in Saxon Switzerland national park, towering 194 meters over the Elbe river with the rocks almost going up vertically from the valley below.
  • Bastei Bridge: This man made stone bridge “Bastei Bridge” is a sight to behold and spans the Mardertelle gorge built to reach the rock castle Neurathen on the other side.
  • Schwedenlöcher: Schwedenlöcher or Sweden holes is a special gem where rocks tower meters above you making for an impressive jaw dropping sight.
  • Wolfsschlucht: Wolfsschlucht or Wolf's gorge is a narrow and beautiful canyon with steel steps to make this walk adventurous and walkable and also a delight for photographers.
  • Hohnstein Castle Town (time - permitting): The medieval castle is the symbol of the town with the castle built around 1200 and offering great views of the Polenz river below. The picturesque town is on the edge of the Saxon Switzerland National Park surrounded by incredible beauty and is also famous for its renowned puppet shows.

Included/Excluded

  • Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration (Guide speaks English & Portugese). Note: English is the main language spoken on this trip.
  • Guided hike.
  • All public transportation for the entire trip starting from the meeting location to the finishing location (Based on ticket selection).
  • Short boat ride across Elbe river.
  • Access to Google photos album dedicated for this event.
  • Access to WhatsApp group dedicated for this event where you can chat with other participants.
  • Note: Email us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp and we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication.

Itinerary

Meet in Berlin Central Train Station.

Catch train for Kurort Rathen starting with RE 2 to Cottbus.

Arrive in Kurort Rathen and start hiking.

Continue hiking.

Stop for lunch break at beautiful beer garden.

Start hiking after lunch.

Finish hike and get back to Kurort Rathen. Time permitting, grab a quick bite.

Catch train back for Berlin starting with S1 to Dresden-Neustadt.

Arrive back to Berlin.

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Free cancellation with 100% refund of trip (excluding any flights) up to 14 full days before the start of the trip. After that, cancel up to 5 days before the trip to get a 50% refund of the trip (excluding any flights).

If the event is cancelled by Urbanature Travel (UNT), you will get a full refund (excluding any airfares), unless you have purchased a flight inclusive package directly with Urbanature Travel (UNT) in which case you will get a refund including the flights.

Urbanature Travel (UNT) needs a minimum of 5 participants for this trip to take place, else we may cancel this trip.

Yes you can contact Urbanature Travel (UNT) on +49 152 2150 6123 (WhatsApp, Mobile or SMS) or alternatively you can also reach us on on +49 151 2486 7229 (WhatsApp, Mobile or SMS) .

Tour's Location

Berlin Central Station, Berlin, Germany
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