The Bastei is a rock formation over the Elbe River in the Sandstone Mountains of Germany. At 305 metres above sea level, the rocks of the Bastei were formed by erosion over a million years ago have ...

A woman stands on a rocky outcrop taking a picture with her phone in the Bastei Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Germany on summer day during hiking.. Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use ...

From wandering across the Bastei Bridge, to exploring Königstein Fortress and hiking along the Elbe River, it’s time to get to know Saxon Switzerland in Germany. First things first, until a few months ...

The Bastei and the region around it is classified as a “Luftkurort” – literally meaning an “Air Spa”. This means that the “climate and air quality is considered beneficial to health and rest, and even ...

The ascent from Rathen is relatively quick and easy, doable in under 45 minutes; no deep-lugged hiking shoes needed. At the top, we’re rewarded with dramatic panoramas of the Elbe curving through the ...

Culture 12/02/2019 This highland region on the Elbe is just an hour's drive from Dresden and ideal for hiking and climbing. The best views are from the Bastei Bridge and Königstein Fortress.

Bastei has become the most popular day trip destination in Saxon Switzerland. To me it looks like a very green Grand Canyon. From a height of 194m you can enjoy the picturesque panorama and view the ...

Today, the Bastei draws an estimated 1.5 million tourists annually, making it the most visited place in the German national park system. Yet, the crowds are manageable if you visit in the morning ...

Discover the Elbe Valley 07/31/2012 The German state of Saxony is a favorite tourist destination in eastern Germany. With breathtaking natural settings and architectural treasures, there's ...

The Bastei Bridge rises above the Elbe River in Germany’s Saxon Switzerland National Park.