Germany Bastei, Saxon Switzerland
The Bastei is a rock formation towering 194 metres above the Elbe River in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Germany. Reaching a height of 305 metres above sea level, the jagged rocks of the Bastei were formed by water erosion over one million years ago. They are situated near Rathen, not far from Pirna southeast of the city of Dresden, and are the major landmark of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. They are also part of a climbing and hiking area that extends over the borders into the Bohemian Switzerland (Czech Republic).
Photography Tips
During sunrise you will have the best shots at the place. It is a famous spot for photographers in Germany, so you might want to use a time of the year where not too many people would go....like winter.
Travel Information
Parking is available approx. 700m away from the spot. It is not for free, in Winter and early morning hours nobody really cares.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
08:02 - 16:02
| current local time: 03:47
Photo Themes
Bridge
Landscape
Lookout
nature
rock formation
rocks
Stones
Trees
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