Welcome to Rathen! On this page, we'll introduce you to accessible accommodation and dining options, including hotels, holiday apartments and restaurants. We also offer the best trails for those with disabilities so that you can discover the region's beauty.
Maps and trails
Accessibility in Rathen
Bicycle Rides
· Saxon Switzerland
Handbike tour "Between Rathen and Bad Schandau"
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
26.9 km
2:10 h
207 m
207 m
Medium-length tour through the varied landscape of the Elbe valley with a challenging climb in the last third up to the foot of the striking Lilienstein table mountain
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Wheelchair route "Stroll between Wehlen and Rathen"
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.5 km
1:10 h
25 m
29 m
Barrier-free hike through the Elbe valley – from Stadt Wehlen to Rathen
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Wheelchair route "To the Bastei viewpoint"
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1 km
0:25 h
62 m
61 m
A trip to the Bastei – the landmark of the Saxon Switzerland – is an absolute must when visiting the region.
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Wheelchair route "To the Amselsee in Rathen"
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
closed
1.8 km
0:29 h
38 m
14 m
Beautiful walk through the spa town of Rathen to the gondola pond Amselsee in the heart of the Rathen rock landscape
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Wheelchair route "From the Stone Table to the Bastei"
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.9 km
0:50 h
51 m
52 m
Short excursion to one of the most famous viewpoints of Saxon Switzerland combined with a somewhat longer forest walk.
Winter Hiking
· Saxon Switzerland
Wehlen-Rathener Elbweg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.3 km
2:00 h
27 m
29 m
Elbe valley under the Bastei
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Terrain trail 07 (spa town Rathen) 💛 wheelchair circular route (Stadt Wehlen - Pötzscha)
Difficulty
moderate
7.2 km
1:50 h
31 m
31 m
Characteristic: easy terrain trail Trail length: 7.4 km Walking time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Path condition: paved path with short cobbled sections. This path is barrier-free and suitable for wheelchair users. There are fees for using the Elbe ferries in Stadt Wehlen and in the spa town of Rathen (free here with spa card.)
Performance requirement: 💛 lightly demanding
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Terrain trail 01 (Spa town Rathen) 💛 - Elbe promenade
Difficulty
easy
4 km
1:00 h
21 m
21 m
Characteristic: short, easy terrain trail, distance: 4 km walking time: 60 min
Path condition: flat asphalted route
Performance requirement: 💛 low stress, normal walking, route can be used as a start for build-up training.
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Terrain treatment trail 11 (Spa town Rathen)💛 Circular route Sound Terrace - Luther Tree
Difficulty
easy
1 km
0:15 h
6 m
6 m
Characteristics: very short easy terrain treatment trail Length: 1.0 km Walking time: 15 minutes
Path condition: paved, asphalted path, barrier-free, wheelchair accessible.
Performance requirement: low exertion 💛, promenade, slow walking recommended
Hiking Trail
· Saxon Switzerland
Terrain cure trail 13 (Spa town Rathen) 💛 Beach (round trip)
Difficulty
easy
4.8 km
1:10 h
15 m
15 m
Characteristics: easy terrain cure trail, build-up training Path length: 4.8 km Walking time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Path condition: paved path, barrier-free, wheelchair accessible.
Performance requirement:💛 light load capacity, brisk walking recommended.

