Von Wehlen zur berühmtesten Brücke Deutschlands – die Bastei

The most famous bridge in Germany - the Bastei Bridge - lies almost 200 metres vertically above the Elbe. The most famous sight in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is a magnet for visitors. This stone bridge was built in 1851; previously, the craggy rocky reef was accessible via a wooden bridge.However, the secret, quiet highlight of the hike is the ascent through the U-shaped Wehlener Grund, Zscherregrund and Höllengrund, which are typical of Saxon Switzerland. We hike through sandstone gorges with almost vertical rock faces. Cool humidity envelops us, a paradise for mosses, ferns and lichens. The nuances of the colour green and the variety of shapes are overwhelming. 452 species of moss and 367 species of lichen thrive in Saxon Switzerland. A special kind of richness with a focus on detail!