natural wonder
Bastei Bridge
A spectacular sandstone bridge spanning jagged rock pillars 194 metres above the Elbe in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Saxony, Germany · Europe
Hohnstein works well as a base: 10 minutes from Porschdorf, 4km from Bastei Bridge.
Hohnstein is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 3,806, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Hohnstein sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hohnstein to your route.
Hohnstein (German pronunciation: [ˈhoːnˌʃtaɪn] ) is a town located in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district of Saxony, in eastern Germany. As of 2020, its population numbered a total of 3,262.
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Hohnstein is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 50.9799 latitude, 14.1141 longitude.
Hohnstein has a population of approximately 3,806 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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natural wonder
A spectacular sandstone bridge spanning jagged rock pillars 194 metres above the Elbe in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
4 km · about 5 min drive
castle
A vast hilltop fortress on a sandstone plateau above the Elbe, with ramparts offering panoramic views over Saxon Switzerland.
8 km · about 15 min drive
national park
A surreal landscape of eroded sandstone pillars, arches, and mesas along the Elbe, beloved by rock climbers and landscape painters.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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The largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, standing majestically in the heart of Bohemian Switzerland National Park.
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Sandstone wonderland in the Czech Republic with Europe's largest natural stone arch and dramatic rock formations.
16 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, the centrepiece of Bohemian Switzerland National Park, walked from car parks at Hrensko or Mezni Louka.
16 km · about 30 min drive
national park
A mesmerizing landscape of deep gorges, towering sandstone pillars, and dense forests in the Czech-German borderlands along the Elbe River.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.
27 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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