The Papststein is a 451-meter-high plateau above Papstdorf in the municipality of Gohrisch. Two accessible access routes lead up to the plateau via steps and rock crevices. Along the paths and summits, there are several viewpoints offering spectacular views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

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1. Papststein Viewpoint – East ascent Gorischstein loop from Saxon Switzerland

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2. Gohrischstein – East ascent Gorischstein loop from Gohrisch

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3. East ascent Gorischstein – Pfaffenstein loop from Gohrisch

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470m

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

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Elevation 390 m

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

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Climb to Papststein

1. Papststein Viewpoint – East ascent Gorischstein loop from Saxon Switzerland

2. Gohrischstein – East ascent Gorischstein loop from Gohrisch

3. East ascent Gorischstein – Pfaffenstein loop from Gohrisch

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