Bastei Bridge, Footbridge in Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany
The sandstone bridge spans 76.5 meters across deep ravines, connecting multiple rock formations at a height of 305 meters above sea level in the Elbe Mountains.
In 1824, local inhabitants constructed a wooden bridge at the site, which was later replaced with the current sandstone structure in 1851 to accommodate increasing visitor numbers.
The natural rock formations and bridge attracted numerous German Romantic painters, including Caspar David Friedrich who captured the landscape in his artwork Felsenschlucht.
The bridge remains open year-round without entrance fees, with public transportation available via bus line 217 or train connections from Dresden followed by marked hiking trails.
The structure features seven arches crossing a 40-meter deep ravine, providing panoramic views of the Elbe River and the surrounding Sandstone Mountains.
Location: Lohmen
Inception: 1851
Address: Lohmen
GPS coordinates: 50.96187,14.07250
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:49
Saxony offers remote locations away from tourist paths. The region features medieval villages, natural areas and cultural sites. Kriebstein and Moritzburg castles display German architecture from different periods. The Elbe Sandstone Mountains contain granite formations and hiking trails. Königstein Fortress stands above the Elbe River. Technical monuments like the Göltzschtal Bridge and historical museums complete the offer.
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