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Bastei

Bastei is a viewpoint in Saale-Orla-Kreis, Thuringia.

Bastei: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Bastei

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Bastei — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 50.39911, 11.71500. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Bastei

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Bastei yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Bastei?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Bastei?

    Nearby: Burgruine Blankenberg (fort, 0 km), Burg Lobenstein (fort, 9 km), Schloss Hirschberg (fort, 10 km), Schloss Ebersdorf (fort, 13 km), Sankt Leonhard Wehrkirche (church, 15 km), European Walking Route E3, Taunus (trek, 17 km).