Rathener Runde to Amselsee and scenic Gamrig

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Rathener Runde to Amselsee and scenic Gamrig

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Rathener Runde to Amselsee and scenic Gamrig

02:09

7.45km

180m

Hiking

The starting point of the hike is the train station in the health resort Rathen or the parking lot (on the left bank of the Elbe). The historic Gierseilfähre takes us across the Elbe. In the village we branch off to the left between the houses into the Amselgrund and…

by Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz

Last updated: June 13, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 329 m for 97 m

After 7.03 km for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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554 m

Rathen

Highlight • Settlement

The spa town of Rathen is a tourist magnet due to its unique location on the Elbe, the rock stage and the scenic attractions all around. From here you can …

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1.48 km

Amselsee — View of the "Lokomotive"

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The Amselsee impresses with its romantic and hidden location on the edge of the spa Rathen. The Niederrathener rocks, which tower high above the Amselsee, offer a great backdrop to …

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5.30 km

Gamrig viewpoint and sandstone rock formation

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You can get to the Gamrig quite quickly, also suitable for inexperienced hikers. You should be sure-footed, as there are no railings on the plateau. So be careful with smaller children. However, the all-round view is terrific.

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5.66 km

Gamrig Cave

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Easy and quick to reach .. a couple of small wooden steps up and you're there ... for the little ones among us😁..a nice stopover for the treasure hunt..😎

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6.12 km

View of Honigstein, Lokomotive, and Gans from Waltersdorfer Berg

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Anticipation for the upcoming experience increases

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7.00 km

Rathen Ferry

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The most environmentally friendly solution for a ferry. It uses the power of water and can thus be driven from side to side without a motor.

The VVO tariff does …

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7.45 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.44 km

2.26 km

803 m

379 m

314 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

2.08 km

1.18 km

496 m

419 m

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

October 31, 2021,Gamrig – ab Rathen am Amselsee entlang

I had never heard or read Gamrig before, although this vantage point is so close to Rathen - THE starting point of the tourist highlight Bastei. This circular route, found again on the side of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, is a relaxed forest circuit past the Amselsee, with the final highlight Gamrig. And it's really really great up there. …

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June 13, 2025,Rathener Runde zum Amselsee und aussichtsreichem Gamrig

To warm up 😉 we took a lovely hike from Rathen. There were still lots of visitors at Amselgrund, but afterward, it was wonderfully quiet. The view from Gamrig was a reward.

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January 18, 2025,Stiege auf dem Gamrig – Tolle Aussicht am Honigstein Runde von Waltersdorf

The first pain-free hike after more than half a year 🤣🤣🤣🤣😎🌞♥️

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January 1, 2025,Ziegenrücken-->Gamrig--> Rathen--> Honigsteine--> Ziegenrücken

At sunrise on the Gamrig, a nice New Year's round to relax.

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October 23, 2022,Kleine Sonntagswanderung um Rathen 🚶🏞️🍁🍂🍃😍

I spent the beautiful autumn day again in Saxon Switzerland. Such colorful fall foliage! Some trees have green, yellow and brown leaves at the same time! 😁 Beautiful what nature conjures up!

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August 18, 2020

The starting point of the hike is the train station in the health resort Rathen or the parking lot (on the left bank of the Elbe). The historic Gierseilfähre takes us across the Elbe. In the village we branch off to the left between the houses into the Amselgrund and reach the Amselsee in a short time

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August 3, 2026

ATTENTION: FOREST CLOSURE IN THE AREA BETWEEN BASTEI, RATHEN AND POLENZTAL! The tour cannot be carried out at the moment. More info: nationalpark-saechsische-schweiz.de/warnungen/eilmeldung-waldsperrung﻿

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