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Bastei Bridge
A spectacular sandstone bridge spanning jagged rock pillars 194 metres above the Elbe in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Saxony, Germany · Europe
Stolpen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Dürrröhrsdorf, 10km from Bastei Bridge.
Stolpen is a town located in Saxony, Germany. With a population of 6,284, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Stolpen 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 Stolpen to your route.
Stolpen (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtɔlpn̩] ; Upper Sorbian: Stołpin, pronounced [ˈstɔwpʲin]) is a town in the district of Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, in Saxony, Germany. It is a historical town, that grew at the foot of the Schloßberg with the castle Burg Stolpen.
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Stolpen is located in Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0490 latitude, 14.0794 longitude.
Stolpen has a population of approximately 6,284 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
castle
A vast hilltop fortress on a sandstone plateau above the Elbe, with ramparts offering panoramic views over Saxon Switzerland.
15 km · about 25 min drive
national park
A surreal landscape of eroded sandstone pillars, arches, and mesas along the Elbe, beloved by rock climbers and landscape painters.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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The largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, standing majestically in the heart of Bohemian Switzerland National Park.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Sandstone wonderland in the Czech Republic with Europe's largest natural stone arch and dramatic rock formations.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, the centrepiece of Bohemian Switzerland National Park, walked from car parks at Hrensko or Mezni Louka.
23 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
A baroque Lutheran church meticulously rebuilt after its destruction in World War II, symbolizing reconciliation.
24 km · about 25 min drive
museum
A masterpiece of Baroque architecture in Dresden, housing the Old Masters Picture Gallery with works by Raphael and Vermeer.
24 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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