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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

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Pfaffenstein

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Pfaffenstein

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Pfaffenstein

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    1. Pfaffenstein – Bellohöhle loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

    9.23km

    03:09

    450m

    450m

    Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    March 30, 2018

    The rugged and numerous caves crossed mountain has traces of Stone and Bronze Age settlement on and served because of its poor accessibility later often as a refuge in times of crisis. Since the 19th century the Pfaffenstein is used for tourist purposes. On the mountain there is an inn, an observation tower, several viewpoints and some other attractions.

    Since the beginning of the 20th century, the massif of the Pfaffenstein has been developed for climbing and, with 32 climbing rocks, is one of the most important areas of the climbing area Saxon Switzerland. The most well-known and valid as a landmark of the Pfaffensteins rock is the Barbarine, a 43 meter high rock needle, which was closed in 1975 because of strong erosion damage for the climbing operation.
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      February 19, 2019

      To fully explore the Pfaffenstein you should plan a day trip. Only then will young and old come at his full expense ...

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        For me one of the most beautiful table mountains in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

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

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