Felsenburg

Felsenburg is a scenic viewpoint in Lohmen, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Saxony. Felsenburg is situated nearby to the peak Verlorener Turm, as well as near Biene.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bastei and Neurathen Castle.

Bastei

Peak

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The Bastei is a rock formation rising 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.

Neurathen Castle

Ruins

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Neurathen Castle, which was first mentioned by this name in 1755, is located near the famous Bastei rocks near Rathen in Saxon Switzerland in the German state of Saxony.

Mönch

Peak

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The Mönch is a rock pinnacle and popular climbing peak in Saxon Switzerland in Germany near the spa town of Rathen. The weather vane on the summit, in the shape of a tin monk, is visible from afar and acts as a navigation aid.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rathen and Rathewalde.

Rathen

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Rathen is a spa town in Saxon Switzerland, Germany. It is close to the Bastei, the most famous rock formation and spectacular viewpoint in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.