Bastei
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A spectacular lookout point providing breathtaking views of the Elbe River and the surrounding countryside.
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Franz K
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The Bastei is actually always worth a visit. Despite the parking fee of €7 for 4 hours, only one toilet is open during the holidays when it is very busy. The Neurathen rock castle, which many tourists wanted to visit, is also closed.
Written 5 October 2023
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Tim J
Banbury, UK310 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
The scenery and views at Bastei make for a unique experience.
With sandstone hills jutting from the landscape, they offer a phenomenal backdrop for a day or two of exploration.
We were lucky enough to experience snow falling during our time at Bastei which added further to the majesty of the surroundings.
With sandstone hills jutting from the landscape, they offer a phenomenal backdrop for a day or two of exploration.
We were lucky enough to experience snow falling during our time at Bastei which added further to the majesty of the surroundings.
Written 31 March 2023
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Crey
35 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Really nice place to see the bridge made out of stone and have amazing views of the surrounding area and the river close to you. Has a park and ride if you park away but has closer parking. Nice place had a great time walking around the park and seeing how high up you are, gives you some really memorable pictures and memories of you or your family, perfect place to go to get out of your car with your family and go walking around for a couple of hours. Could probably spend all day there if you want as the park was really big and had plenty of different area to explore.
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Would come back and explore more of it l.
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Would come back and explore more of it l.
Written 20 August 2021
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parksvisitor
Maple Grove, MN1,402 contributions
Mar 2023
This was my least favorite excursion on our Elbe River cruise. It didn't help that it was overcast, muting the rock formation colors, and then began pouring rain when we were out at the most exposed point. The views of the Elbe from above are fantastic, and those will be my favorite memories of this place, but anyone who has ever seen hoodoos in the American west should agree that those rock formations are more spectacularly colored and generally more interesting and beautiful than those at the Bastei.
Written 2 April 2023
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Satu K
Oulu, Finland142 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Bastei was a great excursion destination. We walked along a well-marked path from the nearby hotel, facing uphill. It was already late afternoon and a lot of people came to meet us. Only a handful of people went up to the rocks themselves. The weather was favorable and we were able to photograph the rock formations in complete peace. From the number of people who meet it, you can conclude that you should visit here early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the crowds. The destination is not suitable for people with poor mobility.
Written 11 November 2023
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Annette H
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Aug 2024 • Couples
Now I have to breathe. We were recently at the Bastei and have the car literally parked in the parking lot. For 4 hours we paid 7€. A camera scans every car as it enters and exits. Last week I disposed of the ticket now and today comes a reminder to pay 54€. I guess that system isn't right.
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Written 19 September 2024
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claudio l
Melzo, Italy925 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Coming from Berlin, it is located beyond Dresden, in Saxony. About three hours drive to the parking lot, where you take the shuttle that leaves at the beginning of the walking path that leads to visit this incredible nature park, on paths that go up and down passing through crevasses and tunnels carved into the rock; all with spectacular views of the plain and the Elbe river below. Let's say, very small, it reminds us of Death Valley.
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Written 20 August 2024
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Andreas_aus_B
Berlin, Germany3,309 contributions
May 2024 • Family
The view here is really wonderful. Accordingly, it is very popular here and there is usually a lot going on. There is also a good choice of restaurants, from 2 beer gardens to an upscale restaurant. If you are a good walker, you should choose the route from Rathen, which is a nice hiking trail instead of the wide path from the car park directly by the Bastei.
Written 19 June 2024
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Omar
14 contributions
July 2021
My favorite place to enjoy nature in Germany, and possibly all over Europe. Around 1 hour hike and you can continue the hike beyond reaching Bastei Bridge.
Wonderful ice-cream when you cross the river and you can lie on the grass and enjoy the view
Wonderful ice-cream when you cross the river and you can lie on the grass and enjoy the view
Written 29 July 2021
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Ken S
Leipzig, Germany10 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
The first time I visited the Bastei, I took the train from Dresden. For a seventy year old, it was a bit of a hike to the top. Well lo and behold, I discovered once on top you can take a Bus there! You can also drive to the top.
Written 1 January 2020
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toko
Itabashi, Japan
バスタイ橋に行きたいのですが、足が良くないので、あまり歩かずに行ける方法はありますか？ どこからかタクシーで近くまで行けますか？ ご存じでしたら教えてください。
Written 14 May 2022
Ile kosztuje wejście do obiektu i czy można płacić kartą?
Written 18 June 2019
Witam. Wejście na sam most jest darmowe. Z mostu można wejść na ruiny zamku i to jest płatne ale tam nie byłem. Nie jest to chyba drogie kosztuje kilka euro. Jest tam sporo ludzi ale raczej warto bo są dodatkowe piękne widoki (z tego co słyszałem). Z mostu Bastei proszę udać się koniecznie ok. 15 minut pieszo do wąwozu Schwedenloser. Tam jest pięknie.
Written 19 June 2019
Plannig on going this week,arr the roads ok during winter ?
Written 15 January 2019
They are pretty good about cleaning roads during the winter. Just make sure you are bundled up pretty well. It gets below freezing this time of year.
Written 24 January 2019
Is it possible to hike from Bad Schandau train station to Bastei on trail? How far is it there and what is difficulty?
Written 25 November 2018
I think hiking from Bad Schandau train station to Bastei is possible. I have seen many people were doing so, though, I took public transport. Just keep it in mind it might take longer than your exception due to the selection of track.
Written 27 November 2018
For the shuttle from the carpark, what hours does it operate and how frequently does it run?
Written 19 November 2018
I took the shuttle from the parking and was lucky as just waited around 5 minutes (same when returning). I think it runs every 30m but i heard that on high season there may be more shuttles. I think you can see predefined schedule on ovps de (then verkehrsmittel, bus, bastei-linie, 4206)
Written 23 November 2018
Hi. We will be travelling with some senior/elderly relatives. Is the path to the bridge flat? Or is it steep and would require to go through long stairs?
Written 11 August 2018
On our visit with a tour company, we had many elderly folk who did the slight upgrade walk from the parking lot to the hotel - about 8 minutes. The hotel does have a terrace from which to view the Elbe river and the valley below with small villages and farms, but only a small portion of those famous rock forms are visible from the terrace.
Take your relatives to the stairs and see if they can climb down them and, later, up them. I think there were about 25 . The stairs have railings and the rise between each step is comfortable. The bridge that connects the rock formations is flat, paved, and wide enough for at least 3 people. The bridge is quite long with excellent views.
Beyond the bridge, there is a small charge to see the remains of the old medieval fort which might be a challenge for people unstable on their feet as there are many up and down steps and narrow ramps.
I might be considered elderly, but without leg/balance problems so I was able to walk to the bridge and beyond to the other rock formations with the medieval remains with no difficulty. It was a great outing!
Written 11 August 2018
Buongiorno. Con mio marito vorremmo andarci ad agosto in rientro da un tour tra Germania e Polonia. Sono al quinto mese di gravidanza quindi volevo sapere se ci sono percorsi adatti anche alla mia situazione e come si possono raggiungere da Dresda. Ho letto di qualcuno che ha parlato di arrivare in barca da Dresda... Grazie.
Written 12 July 2018
Silbz88
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hi, we are looking at stopping here on our way from Dresden to Prague and was wondering if there is anywhere to store our luggage for the day? Or any suggestions on this? Thanks
Written 9 July 2018
Qualcuno saprebbe segnalarmi un parcheggio custodito press i questa città?
Written 19 June 2018
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