Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht) – Rauenstein Summit loop from Kurort Rathen

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Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht) – Rauenstein Summit loop from Kurort Rathen

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Pavilion Viewpoint (Pavillonaussicht) – Rauenstein Summit loop from Kurort Rathen

08:21

26.3km

950m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.50 km for 77 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 4:40 AM-1:10 AM • Saturday: 5:40 AM-1:10 AM • Public holidays & Sunday: 5:40 AM-11:40 PM (otherwise closed)

After 21.8 km for 77 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 4:40 AM-1:10 AM • Saturday: 5:40 AM-1:10 AM • Public holidays & Sunday: 5:40 AM-11:40 PM (otherwise closed)

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Train Station

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2.12 km

Rauenstein Ridge Trail

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Nice varied hiking trail over the Rauenstein ridge with a very nice view

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8.85 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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9.12 km

Rock formation in Schwedenschlucht

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It is a fairytale landscape.

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9.54 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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13.9 km

Honigstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the AW it is easy to reach for experienced climbers with a little scrambling. A small jump or big step is necessary to get to the summit book.
Very nice view over the Wehlen rock area.

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14.0 km

Rock Arch at Lamm

Highlight • Natural Monument

Please note that this is not a hiking trail, but only the approach to the climbing rock. Thanks a lot.

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17.4 km

View of the Elbe Valley and the Lilienstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

This view is located after the Badtei Bridge & the Felsenburg behind a large sandstone with a memorial plaque. From there you not only have a great view of the …

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24.4 km

Rauenstein Summit

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Over the Rauenstein runs a secured ridge path with magnificent views in all directions. Ideal to view the bastion from the other side of the Elbe. Small mountain inn is …

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