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Rathmannsdorf

Welcome to Rathmannsdorf, a charming destination in the district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge. Situated on the banks of the Elbe and surrounded by picturesque hills and forests, Rathmannsdorf is an ideal place for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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Long Distance Hiking · Saxon Switzerland
The Saxon variant of the E3 - from Geising to Bad Schandau
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult Open
Distance 90.5 km
Duration 27:35 h
Ascent 2,613 m
Descent 3,073 m

The European long-distance hiking trail E3 is part of the European hiking trail network and leads from the Black Sea to the Iberian Peninsula.

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from Sabine Meisel,   Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Saxon Switzerland
Hohnstein cycling route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 38.7 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 684 m
Descent 684 m

Nature and culture combined - the cycling route around Hohnstein offers views of the Lilienstein and the Hohburkersdorf height, historical insights ...

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from Heike Grunow,   Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
Bicycle Rides · Elbe Sandstone Mountains
On the Elbe cycle path from Dresden to Bad Schandau
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 39.8 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 97 m
Descent 74 m

This is a very entertaining bike route from the Blue Wonder in Dresden to the marketplace in Bad Schandau. The route follows along the Elbe River ...

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from Ottmar Vetter,   Elbsandsteingebirge Verlag
Bicycle Rides · Saxon Switzerland
Handbike tour "Between Rathen and Bad Schandau"
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 26.9 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 207 m
Descent 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 ...

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from Veit Riffer,   Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 71.4 km
Duration 5:10 h
Ascent 1,119 m
Descent 942 m

The 60km long stage two takes you from Bad Schandau through the Saxon Switzerland and parts of the Upper Lusatia to Sohland/Spree.

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from Marketing-Gesellschaft Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien mbH,   The landscape wonderland of Upper Lusatia
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 360 m
Descent 351 m

Up to the landmark of the national park following in the footsteps of Caspar David Friedrich

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from Nicole Hesse,   Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
Road Bike · Saxon Switzerland
Road cycling route through Saxon Switzerland
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 97.9 km
Duration 5:55 h
Ascent 1,329 m
Descent 1,329 m

Road cycling in Saxon Switzerland? Definitely! Even without navigation, you will find wonderful moments on small roads. A guest article by road ...

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from Mandy Krebs,   Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 120.2 km
Duration 23:39 h
Ascent 166 m
Descent 163 m

Route created from the GPS recording of my hike on 2023-03-17. Also a contribution to the ULTRAMARSCH Quarterly Challenge "Forget the wings, I go ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 103.2 km
Duration 20:09 h
Ascent 202 m
Descent 202 m

Route created from the GPS recording of my hike on 2023-01-29, also a contribution to the ULTRAMARSCH Quarterly Challenge "Forget the wings, I'm ...

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
Hiking Trail · Dresden Elbland
2025-08-16 MEISSEN -> DĚČÍN 100km
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 101.5 km
Duration 25:41 h
Ascent 354 m
Descent 334 m

Hiking along the Elbe from Meißen to Děčín. Conducted on 16.08.2025, this tour was created here from my GPS recording.

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from Benjamin Wasslowski,   Community
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The region is known for its impressive rock formations such as the Bastei or the Kuhstall as well as for numerous hiking trails along the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Tours through the Kirnitzsch Valley or to Königstein Fortress are particularly recommended.

In addition to nature, Rathmannsdorf also offers cultural highlights such as Weesenstein Castle with its Baroque architecture or the historic old town of Pirna. In summer, concerts are held regularly on the market square and in December the town is transformed into a magical Christmas market.

Culinary wise, the region also has a lot to offer: Try local specialities such as Dresden Stollen or enjoy fresh fruit from the surrounding gardens.

For rainy days, there are various museums such as the GDR Museum Zeitreise in Pirna or the Saxon Switzerland National Park Centre in Bad Schandau. A ride on the historic tram along the Elbe is also an experience in any weather.

But Rathmannsdorf is at its most beautiful during spring, when flower meadows blossom and birds chirp, and in autumn, when the leaves turn warm colours. But there are also plenty of opportunities to explore the region in summer and winter.

Overall, Rathmannsdorf is definitely worth a trip and a perfect destination for all nature and culture enthusiasts. Use this travel guide as inspiration for your next trip!

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  • May 27, 2019
    Arnd Fisch
    Schöne Einsteiger MTB Tour mit tollem Panorama. Die Schleife um den Lilienstein dann allerdings mit kräftigem Anstieg. In 4h locker zu schaffen. Empfehlenswert! Gute Mountainbikes gibt es übrigens nach Voranmeldung bei den freundlichen Mitarbeitern des Aktiv-Zentrum, Markt 1-11 in Bad Schandau zu mieten.
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    Written May 27, 2019
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  • May 03, 2018
    Christopher Simon
    Bis Moritzburg gelegentlich Kopfsteinpflaster, aber noch erträglich. Wir haben gleich im Elbepark geparkt und sind dann ab Bad Schandau den Elberadweg zurück gefahren. So spart man sich die S Bahn und verlängert auf knapp 130km. Auf dem Elberadweg kann man aber mit etwas mal Touristen-Verkehr rechnen, vor allem bei gutem Wetter. Ansonsten sehr abwechslungsreiche und schöne Runde mit ein paar ordentlichen Anstiegen.
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    Hohenstein
    Photo: Christopher Simon, Community
    Schloss Moritzburg
    Photo: Christopher Simon, Community
    Elberadweg
    Photo: Christopher Simon, Community
    Written May 03, 2018

Destinations in Rathmannsdorf


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