Saxon Switzerland

Saxon Switzerland

even smaller than the original
Saxon Switzerland - even smaller than the original

Location: 

Saxon Switzerland National Park, 01814 Bad Schandau, Germany

Duration: 

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Journey: 

From East to West

personal highlights

  1. Saxony: last heritage (name) of the legenary Saxon tribes
  2. Switzerland: why is there a small Switzerlandinfo-icon in Saxony?
  3. National Park: picturesque scenery in two countries (Czech)
  4. Bastei Rock: impressive rock formation with an old bridge
  5. Castles: about 15 castles in a small area! (see: Hohnstein)

image sources

  1. Bastei Rocks @ Bastei bridge
  2. River Elbe @ Bastei bridge
  3. Red Forest @ National Park
  4. Infopanels @ National Park
  5. Idyllic meadow @ Saxon Switzerland

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Nyungwe Forest

Nyungwe Forest - crossing Rwanda's thick and moist rainforest on a beautiful asphalt road
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