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A trip to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

April 11, 2017

This highland region on the Elbe is just an hour's drive from Dresden and ideal for hiking and climbing. The best views are from the Bastei Bridge and Königstein Fortress.

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A trip to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

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The fabulous vistas of 'Saxon Switzerland'

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