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Saxon Switzerland - Mountains and Picturesque Trails

Saxon Switzerland, Germany
Saxon Switzerland is a part of Elbe Sandstone Mountains, situated not far from Dresden. It is a fantastic place where tourists enjoy picturesque sights. But be ready for long climbing.
Saxon Switzerland, Germany

Saxon Switzerland, Germany

Saxon Switzerland, Germany
Saxon Switzerland is a national reserve and a famous point for alpinism. A part of Elbe Sandstone Mountains was called Saxon Switzerland by two artists from Switzerland. This territory reminded them their motherland.

Saxon Switzerland, Germany

Saxon Switzerland, Germany
One of the most well-known places of interest there is Bastai Bridge. The first bridge over the gorge was built of wood in 1824. In 1851 the bridge was built of sandstone.
Bastai is located between town Welen and Raten resort. Pay attention to this cosy places.
Raten, Germany

Welen, Germany
If you want to go to Bastai from Dresden you can use train and after cross the Elbe by ferry.

Welen, Germany
Except mountains and the bridge you will see from several viewpoints the Elbe valley.

Saxon Switzerland, Germany

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