Bastei

Before Hohnstein, there is a turnoff to the right to *Bastei. The road leads to a park where an intriguing wonder of nature magically appears. The road to Bastei seems to be over a relatively flat plateau, but after you park your car, the landscape changes incredibly. What looked like flat terrain suddenly changes to a mysterious area with giant outcrops of reddish rock jutting into the sky. There is a small fee to follow the narrow footpath that twists above deep canyons to a stunning arched stone bridge, which spans the soaring rock formations and ends up at a strategic viewpoint. From here, there is a sweeping view that embraces the River Elbe as it loops through the lush valley, more than 200 meters below your perch.