Schwedenturm, Saxon Switzerland National Park

Name: Schwedenturm
Address: Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany

#11 among attractions in Saxon Switzerland National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Rock

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The Schwedenturm in East Germany is a 35-metre-high rock formation made of sandstone in the hills of Saxon Switzerland near the spa town of Rathen and the famous Bastei rocks. From the car park for the Bastei, a path runs towards Schwedenlöcher. The Schwedenturm is situated on the right just before the entrance to a narrow ravine. Because it lies in the Saxon Switzerland Climbing Region the free-standing pinnacle may be used for climbing. Currently there are 14 different routes up the rock. It was here that the first grade Xb route in the mountain range was successfully climbed, route 6, by Bernd Arnold. The Schwedenturm was first climbed in 1905 by Rudolf Fehrmann and his brother Arymund. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°58'11"N, 14°4'29"E

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Saxon Switzerland National Park Germany

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Schwedenturm – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schwedenlöcher, Bastei, Wartturm, Amsel Falls.

~590 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Schwedenlöcher, Saxon Switzerland National Park
3 min walk • Nestled within the verdant embrace of Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany, the Schwedenlöcher beckons hikers and nature lovers to its network of paths and trails. This hiking area, located near the town of Hohnstein, offers a unique blend of natural beauty...
0.6 miS
Famous rock formation in a national park
Bastei, Saxon Switzerland National Park
15 min walk • Nestled within the rugged beauty of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, the Bastei is a natural wonder that has been captivating visitors for centuries. This stunning rock formation in Germany stands as a sentinel overlooking the Elbe River, offering panoramic views...
0.6 miSW
Climbing
Wartturm, Saxon Switzerland National Park
17 min walk • The Wartturm is a rock tower in Saxon Switzerland in East Germany near the famous Bastei rocks. It stands high above the Elbe, just below the town of Rathen and dominates the view from the Bastei and Rathen looking downstream.
~910 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Amsel Falls, Saxon Switzerland National Park
5 min walk • Nestled within the enchanting landscapes of Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany, Amsel Falls emerges as a serene and captivating natural attraction. This charming waterfall is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape into the heart of nature's beauty.
0.6 miS
Museum, Forts and castles, View point
Neurathen Castle, Saxon Switzerland National Park
15 min walk • Neurathen Castle, which was first mentioned by this name in 1755, is located near the famous Bastei rocks near Rathen in Saxon Switzerland in the German Free State of Saxony.
0.4 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Nazi architecture
Felsenbühne Rathen, Saxon Switzerland National Park
12 min walk • The Rathen Open Air Stage is a natural stage in Saxon Switzerland in East Germany. It is located in a hollow at the upper end of the Wehlgrund valley between the rocks of Kleine Gans and Großer Wehrturm below the famous Bastei rocks and Neurathen Castle.
1 miS
50°57'21"N • 14°4'42"E
Eisenbahnwelten, Rathen
26 min walk • Amusement, Specialty museum, Museum
0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Mönch, Saxon Switzerland National Park
16 min walk • The Mönch is a rock pinnacle and popular climbing peak in Saxon Switzerland in Germany near the spa town of Rathen. The weather vane on the summit, in the shape of a tin monk, is visible from afar and acts as a navigation aid.
0.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Lokomotive, Saxon Switzerland National Park
13 min walk • The Lokomotive is a striking climbing rock north of Kurort Rathen in Saxon Switzerland in Germany. The rock, which resembles a steam locomotive in appearance, is also known as Große Ruine, is about 30 metres high and is divided into two parts: known as Lokomotive-Dom and Lokomotive-Esse.
~970 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Amselgrund, Saxon Switzerland National Park
5 min walk • The Amselgrund is the name given to the valley of the Grünbach stream in the heart of Saxon Switzerland in Eastern Germany. It runs from Niederrathen upstream to Rathewalde.
0.8 miS
Forts and castles
Burg Altrathen, Rathen
21 min walk • Altrathen Castle is located on a rock outcrop near Rathen in Saxon Switzerland in the German Free State of Saxony.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Schwedenturm?

Nearby attractions include Schwedenlöcher, Rathen (1 min walk), Schwedenlöcher, Saxon Switzerland National Park (3 min walk), Amsel Falls, Saxon Switzerland National Park (5 min walk), Amselgrund, Saxon Switzerland National Park (5 min walk).

How to get to Schwedenturm by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schwedenturm:

Bus

Bastei • Lines: 254, Basteikraxler, P+R (13 min walk)
Zum Steinen Tisch • Lines: 254, P+R (14 min walk)

Ferry

Fährstelle Niederrathen • Lines: F7 (23 min walk)

Train

Kurort Rathen (24 min walk)