Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Saxon Switzerland

View of Königstein Fortress

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Saxon Switzerland

View of Königstein Fortress

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View of Königstein Fortress

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Location: Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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July 28, 2021

Hiking

Königstein Fortress has a long and interesting history

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Jürgen

August 25, 2021

Hiking

This climb is worth it. There is an elevator ride from the bus + car parking lot, always recommended.

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Tom Spandau

October 10, 2021

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Admission costs 12€ and you can see a lot and if you want to do guided tours, you pay 4€ for it. You get to where you can't get in for the normal entrance fee. But it's worth it.

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Elevation 170 m

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