Brand, Saxon Switzerland National Park

Name: Brand
Address: Brandstraße 27, Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany

#13 among attractions in Saxon Switzerland National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Brand is a mountain in the Saxon Switzerland, southeastern Germany. It is located above the river Polenz and offers one of the most famous view points of the region. Its name refers to the wildfires that occurred in the surrounding forests. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°57'22"N, 14°7'36"E

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Brandstraße 27Saxon Switzerland National Park Germany

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

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

2.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Canyon
Schwedenlöcher, Saxon Switzerland National Park
65 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...
2.4 miW
Famous rock formation in a national park
Bastei, Saxon Switzerland National Park
62 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...
2.5 miW
Climbing
Wartturm, Saxon Switzerland National Park
65 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.
2.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Amsel Falls, Saxon Switzerland National Park
66 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.
2.3 miW
Museum, Forts and castles, View point
Neurathen Castle, Saxon Switzerland National Park
59 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.
1.8 miNW
Simple hostel in a medieval castle
Hohnstein Castle, Hohnstein
46 min walk • Hohnstein Castle is a medieval castle in the village of the same name, Hohnstein in Saxon Switzerland in the Free State of Sachsen in East Germany.
2.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Nazi architecture
Felsenbühne Rathen, Saxon Switzerland National Park
61 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.
2.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lilienstein, Saxon Switzerland National Park
65 min walk • Lilienstein is a highly distinctive mountain in Saxon Switzerland, in Saxony, southeastern Germany, and was once the site of a Bohemian castle.
2.1 miW
50°57'21"N • 14°4'42"E
Eisenbahnwelten, Rathen
54 min walk • Amusement, Specialty museum, Museum
2.2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Mönch, Saxon Switzerland National Park
57 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.
2 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Lokomotive, Saxon Switzerland National Park
51 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.