Schwedenlöcher, Rathen

Name: Schwedenlöcher
Address: Rathen, Germany

#4 among attractions in Rathen

Geologic formation, Park

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The Schwedenlöcher is a gorge-like side valley of the Amselgrund near Rathen in Saxon Switzerland. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 791 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°58'12"N, 14°4'26"E

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Rathen Germany

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

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

~480 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 miS
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.
~800 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Amsel Falls, Saxon Switzerland National Park
4 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
14 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.
~1170 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Amselgrund, Saxon Switzerland National Park
6 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.
~200 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Schwedenturm, Saxon Switzerland National Park
1 min walk • 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.

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Nearby attractions include Schwedenturm, Saxon Switzerland National Park (1 min walk), Schwedenlöcher, Saxon Switzerland National Park (3 min walk), Amsel Falls, Saxon Switzerland National Park (4 min walk), Amselgrund, Saxon Switzerland National Park (6 min walk).