The landscapes of the national park, located on the territory of two states at once, the Czech Republic and Germany, in many ways resemble the fabulous scenery of Switzerland. That is why the Czechs called it Bohemian Switzerland, and the Germans called it Saxon Switzerland. The incredibly beautiful park of a very large area is famous for many outstanding attractions, such as natural rocks, forests, and waterfalls, as well as man-made monuments, like ancient defensive fortresses and the world-famous Bastei Bridge.
However, the main treasure of the park has always been the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, a favorite place for all fans of extreme sports and tourism. You need to be brave to dare to conquer them: as you know, sandstone is not hard rock, so it is not possible to use the standard equipment of climbers. Only the most fearless extreme athletes can dare to go without a belay, entrusting themselves to the rocks and a gust of wind.
It is also possible to admire the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in a non-extreme way. Take a fascinating tour of the park, walk along the so-called Painters' Way, visit the popular Bastei Bridge. The observation deck of Bastei offers a fantastic view of the stone giants that seem to have grown out of the ground above the picturesque shores of the German beauty of the Elbe.
It is not for nothing that the locals call this mountain range Bastei, which means "bastion". Tall slender rocks stand close to each other, forming a natural defense, a wall of an ancient fortress. That's right, there is also a fortress here. However, a few years ago it was transformed into a youth tourist hostel, where you can stay overnight and have a hearty lunch.
Hundreds of stone warriors more than 50 meters high are considered a national treasure and are protected by the state. Along the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, there are dozens of routes equipped with viewing platforms, stairs, and railings. Even the youngest travelers can go to this park to admire the natural wonder.