Rahmhanke, Via ferrata in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany.
The Rahmhanke follows a rocky ledge beneath the Bastei formation, extending approximately 6 kilometers with an elevation gain of 260 meters through sandstone terrain.
The path dates from medieval times when it served as part of the defense system connecting Altrathen Castle with the Neurathen Rock Fortress along the Elbe River.
Two employees of the Bastei inn, Emil Max Rahm and Hanke, rediscovered this climbing route in 1895 and carved their names into the rock wall.
The route requires advanced climbing skills and should only be attempted during dry weather conditions, as there are no safety installations or support cables.
In 1934, demonstrators climbed the rock face to paint political messages supporting Ernst Thälmann, leaving marks that remained visible for many years.
Location: Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
GPS coordinates: 50.96185,14.07065
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:32
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Neurathen Castle
260 m
Felsenbühne Rathen
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Amselsee
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Altrathen Castle
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Mönch
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Wartturm
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Lokomotive
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Talwächter
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Schwedenturm
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Rathen Ferry
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Kurort Rathen railway station
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Tiedgestein
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Bastei Bridge
129 m
Staumauer des Amselsees
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Basteiweg 1 Rathen
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Gansfelsen
468 m
Wegestein
1.1 km
Mord- und Sühnekreuz
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Zwei Gedenktafeln an einem Felsen der Bastei
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Ehemalige Burganlage mit Wohnturm, Vorhof, Innenhof und Umfassungsmauer Am Grünbach 11
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Am Grünbach 9 Rathen
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Steinerner Tisch (Tisch- und Bankplatten aus Sandstein)
1.1 km
Wegweiser Basteistraße-Fremdenweg
347 m
Wohn- und Beherbergungsgebäude Basteistraße
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Große Gans
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