Basteibrücke
Lohmen, Germany
A sandstone bridge among rock towers in Saxon Switzerland, high above the Elbe.
The Bastei Bridge is a rock bridge in Saxon Switzerland, in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, about 40 kilometres from Dresden. It is 76.5 metres long. The first bridge was built of wood in 1824; in 1851 it was replaced by the stone bridge, which is now a technical monument. The Bastei panorama restaurant sits 194 metres above the Elbe.
Across the bridge you reach the Felsenburg Neurathen, the largest medieval rock castle in the region; according to the Saxon Switzerland tourism board it can only be viewed from outside for the foreseeable future because of renovation work (date of the source unclear, check beforehand). Entry to the Bastei is free, and it is accessible year-round at any time. On foot, the route Stadt Wehlen, Bastei, Kurort Rathen is popular, the so-called “golden triangle”.
For road trippers: Parkplatz Nr. 1 is an overflow car park with day tickets (motorhomes up to 24 hours); from there it is about 3.5 kilometres on foot, or you can take the shuttle bus (only 1 April to 31 October). Parkplatz Nr. 2 is closer and more expensive, and motorhome fees depend on the vehicle's height.
- Nearest town
- Lohmen, Germany
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 50.9620, 14.0726
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Campsites nearby
- Caravanplatz zum LiliensteinblickMotorhome stopover2 km from BasteibrückeMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping KönigsteinCampsite4 km from BasteibrückeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping-Stellplatz StruppenMotorhome stopover5 km from Basteibrücke · 30 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Ostrauer MühleCampsite9 km from Basteibrücke · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Kleine BergoaseCampsite10 km from BasteibrückeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Wasserplatz PirnaMotorhome stopover10 km from BasteibrückeTentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Basteibrücke?
Basteibrücke is in Lohmen, Germany, at GPS 50.9620, 14.0726. It is about 5 km from Königstein.
Can you camp near Basteibrücke?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parkplatz Kurort Rathen, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 57 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Basteibrücke?
Basteibrücke is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Saxon Switzerland and the Elbe.
What is there to see near Basteibrücke?
Places worth a stop nearby: Königstein Fortress (5 km), Edmund’s Gorge (17 km), Pravčická brána (17 km) and Tisá Rocks (20 km).
When is the best time to visit Basteibrücke?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)