" Kurort Rathen - Vordere Sächsische Schweiz " Kurort Rathen by german_eagle

Kurort Rathen Travel Guide: 23 reviews and 68 photos

Kurort Rathen is located to both sides of the Elbe southeast of Dresden. It is surrounded by beautiful landscape, a region called "Saxon Switzerland".

The small village is a very popular base for tourists, especially for hikers and climbers in Frontier Saxon Switzerland. Some of the most famous places of Saxon Switzerland are to find nearby - see my Must see activity tips.

View from Kleine Bastei

The surrounding sandstone rocks offer fantastic views across the valley with the Elbe river winding through and the flat-top mountains towering the plains.

Rhododrendron Park

Like all beautiful and easy accessible places Rathen is sometimes crowded. But all you have to do is to do some steps away from the busy main street and the major hiking paths - and you will find unspoiled landscape.

Don't forget that most of the surrounding is National Park. Special rules protect vegetation and animals.

Intro Updated Aug 6, 2003
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Reviews (8)

Hockstein View Off The Beaten Path (3)

Vis-a-vis the small town Hohnstein on the opposite bank of the Polenz valley there is a sandstone rock called... more travel advice

Church Hohnstein Things to Do (5)

This Baroque church was built by George Bähr - the architect of Dresden's Frauenkirche - 1725 - 28, right after the... more travel advice

Castle Hohnstein Things to Do (5)

The location is fantastic, on a sandstone mountain above the Polenz valley and the town. 1333 - 1443 owned by Bohemian... more travel advice

Impressions of Hohnstein - Kurort Rathen

Hohnstein Things to Do (5)

Hohnstein was first mentioned in 1333. It is one of the smallest towns in Saxony, pop. about 4'000, picturesque, with... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Jan 12, 2003

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A hiking trip to Mt. Lilienstein in Winter

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Comments (10)

HORSCHECK Dec 5, 2010 at 10:59 AM Report Abuse

Ingo fabulous little page with outstanding photos. I must admit that I haven't heard of Rathen before, but through your photos it looks well worth a sidetrip when the sun shines.
Kathrin_E Feb 29, 2008 at 1:05 PM Report Abuse

Traumhafte Bilder!!
Nemorino Jun 2, 2006 at 12:40 AM Report Abuse

Looks like another great place for hiking -- not far from Dresden. -- Greetings from chilly Frankfurt am Main.
globetrott Apr 19, 2006 at 1:51 PM Report Abuse

What a lovely pace & great pics, Ingo ! Kleine Bastei looks great as well !!
matcrazy1 Apr 18, 2005 at 1:00 PM Report Abuse

Great presentation and winter travelogue! Haha, I see, I have to buy detailed maps of Sachsen before my visit :-)
JetlagCity Jul 24, 2004 at 9:20 AM Report Abuse

I can see why this area is so popular with tourists, it's beautiful both in summer & in winter! Your "winter wonderland" travelogue photo is especiallly spectacular!
tini58de Sep 13, 2003 at 7:48 AM Report Abuse

Rathen was a place we really enjoyed, too - but your off the beaten path tips are fantastic - too bad we missed them, when we visited!!!
demonia Apr 26, 2003 at 12:47 AM Report Abuse

Postcard pretty. Perfect for Christmas cards. Gorgeous!
jessicadf Mar 11, 2003 at 1:34 PM Report Abuse

Wow, how beautiful!
Leipzig Jan 13, 2003 at 12:56 PM Report Abuse

Wow...wonderful impressions!