The Bastei is one of the most spectacular sights of Germany. It is mostly notable for Bastei bridge which have a wonderful panoramic view over the mountains. It is the most famous rock formation in Saxon Switzerland, a hilly climbing area and national park around the Elbe valley south-east of Dresden in Saxony. Saxon Switzerland encompasses around 1,000 climbing peaks and several hollows, which makes it a popular area among Dresden locals and international climbers. The Bastei is one of the most prominent lookout points in Saxon Switzerland. Bastei and the Bastei Bridge are the main features of the german Saxon Switzerland National Park area. The stunning views of the Bastei bridge and the rocks of the Bastei attracts many visitors towards this beautiful location.
This beautiful rock formation is receiving tourists attention due to its amazing location nearly at a height of 200 meters above Elbe River in Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It is believed that this rock formation of Bastei is the result of water erosion over one million years ago. Bastei bridge was mainly built to link the several rocks for the visitors. The Bastei has been playing a role of tourist attraction for over 200 years. The journey of Bastei bridge was started in 1824 when it was first constructed in the wooden form for connecting the several rocks and then replaced by the present Bastei Bridge made of sandstone in 1851. The present bridge is 76.5 m long and its seven arches span a ravine 40 m deep. The main reason behind the replacement of wooden bridge with sandstone bridge was the increase in visitors at Bastei.
In Saxon Switzerland, Bastei still has the highest number of visitors as compare to its all lookout points. The largest rock castle in Saxon Switzerland is Neurathen Castle (Felsenburg Neurathen) which can be reached from the Bastei by crossing the Bastei Bridge. It is now an open air museum displaying the remains of the ancient castle that once stood here. Another well-known rock formation in the vicinity of the Bastei is the Wartturm, a large piece of which broke off in 2000. There is another famous landmark in the local area that is the fortress of Königstein. It is a hilltop fortress near Dresden above the town of Königstein on the left bank of the River Elbe. The Bastei bridge is really an impressive location to visit in accordance with its magnificent panoramic views.
This beautiful rock formation is receiving tourists attention due to its amazing location nearly at a height of 200 meters above Elbe River in Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It is believed that this rock formation of Bastei is the result of water erosion over one million years ago. Bastei bridge was mainly built to link the several rocks for the visitors. The Bastei has been playing a role of tourist attraction for over 200 years. The journey of Bastei bridge was started in 1824 when it was first constructed in the wooden form for connecting the several rocks and then replaced by the present Bastei Bridge made of sandstone in 1851. The present bridge is 76.5 m long and its seven arches span a ravine 40 m deep. The main reason behind the replacement of wooden bridge with sandstone bridge was the increase in visitors at Bastei.
In Saxon Switzerland, Bastei still has the highest number of visitors as compare to its all lookout points. The largest rock castle in Saxon Switzerland is Neurathen Castle (Felsenburg Neurathen) which can be reached from the Bastei by crossing the Bastei Bridge. It is now an open air museum displaying the remains of the ancient castle that once stood here. Another well-known rock formation in the vicinity of the Bastei is the Wartturm, a large piece of which broke off in 2000. There is another famous landmark in the local area that is the fortress of Königstein. It is a hilltop fortress near Dresden above the town of Königstein on the left bank of the River Elbe. The Bastei bridge is really an impressive location to visit in accordance with its magnificent panoramic views.
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| Panoramic view of the Bastei bridge |
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