Visiting the Basteibrücke in Lohmen, Germany

You can spend as long or as short as you like visiting the Basteibrücke. When you park or get off the shuttle bus at the entrance, you can choose how much you want to explore. Visiting the Basteibrücke is free - you only need to pay for parking and the shuttle ride, but the park itself is open for anyone. According to Wikipedia:

The Bastei is a rock formation rising 194 metres above the Elbe River in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Germany. Reaching a height of 305 metres above sea level, the jagged rocks of the Bastei were formed by water erosion over one million years ago.

There are plenty of hiking trails of varying lengths and difficulties surrounding the Basteibrücke throughout the Sächsische Schweiz National Park or you can simply opt to visit some of the key viewpoints within the Bastei. As we had a lot to squeeze into our day, which started in Dresden and was to end later in Berlin, we just chose to see some of the viewpoints. Wear good walking shoes and be prepared for a lot of visitors; it's a popular spot!

There are some dining options at the entrance and even a hotel if you wish to explore the national park a bit longer.