Königstein (Saxon Switzerland) is a town in the southeast of Saxony on the Elbe. The town, which belongs to the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains, is the seat of the administrative community of Königstein/Saxon Switzerland. The Königstein Fortress is located on the hill of the same name.

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Neurath rock castle – Schwedenlöcher loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

18.3km

05:51

660m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Barbarine Rock Pinnacle – Pfaffenstein Mountain Inn loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

8.26km

02:35

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Eye of a needle – Papststein Viewpoint loop from Königstein

20.5km

06:13

610m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 120 m

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

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#1.

Neurath rock castle – Schwedenlöcher loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

#2.

Barbarine Rock Pinnacle – Pfaffenstein Mountain Inn loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

#3.

Eye of a needle – Papststein Viewpoint loop from Königstein

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