Papststein

The Papststein is a 451 meter high table mountain in the Saxon Switzerland on the left. The ascent is possible from two sides. There is a mountain inn and an even higher fire tower with a fantastic view. Forestry hikers follow the Malerweg on the descent.

Easily accessible via steps from the hiking car park. The small inn upstairs is recommended, even if it is quite full in the summer months.

Very beautiful summit accessed by countless steps. There is also a small inn here.

Many steps ... great views and a small restaurant with delicious organic food

Over many stairs and ladders you reach the Papststein ... above is a small restaurant with some very delicious regional dishes. In addition, you have a great view.

Also at the evening hour so the sunset a real highlight.

You do not have to be afraid to go down in the dark. The way to the parking lot at Papstdorf is illuminated.

The Papststein (451m above sea level) lies on the left bank of the Elbe between the villages of Papstdorf and the health resort of Gohrisch. He was the first in the "Land of Stones", which was already opened in 1780 by a path. The discoverer of Saxon Switzerland, Magister Götzinger, also described an ascent of this table mountain. After Prince Friedrich August was on the mountain in 1830, Table Mountain found interest in numerous descriptions and as a hiking destination.
A simple inn was built in 1862 on the north side of the summit plateau. The cozy mountain restaurant with a second house for the sanitary facilities, kitchen and overnight stays is located here today.
The path leads up between the rocks over many wooden steps and iron stairs. Right on the west climb is a lookout point from which you can see the neighboring Gohrisch and Königstein. At the inn you have a clear view to the north of the climbing rocks. From the rock plateau of Table Mountain (a little above the restaurant) there is a fire watch tower of the state forest and there is a wonderful view of Papstdorf, the Schrammsteine, the Winterberg massif and the Zschirnsteinen. In the distance you can see the Deciner Schneeberg and the Rosenberg.
The free-standing rocks, the Kleine Hunskirche and Große Hunskirche are popular as climbing rocks. In 1972 there was a huge rock fall on the south side, in which about 4000 m³ of rock fell into the valley.

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The Papststein is so well located in the landscape that parts of the Papststein were hailed in the early 19th century to favor the strategic location with an even better view. The Papststein offers a view of Königstein, Lilienstein, the Bärensteine, the Schrammsteine ​​Falkenstein and the large Winterberg.

Despite its height of 452 m, the Papststein is one of the summits which can easily be climbed without ladders or climbing aids from two sides. The more beautiful way is undoubtedly that coming from Kleinhennersdorf Stein. We recommend a hike, which first leads over the nearby Kleinhennersdorfer Stein, especially as this still has the lights and the ice cave to offer. Then you can finish the walk beautifully in the mountain inn on the Papststein with a hearty meal or Saxon beer.

In perfect weather a great destination, but of course in bad weather.
The view of the Elbsandsteingebirge is a dream.

On the way on the Malerweg, stage 6, some table mountains have to be climbed. Upstairs you will be rewarded with a great view and as here also with a very good gastronomic offer.

Forststeigwanderer follow the Malerweg on the descent.

Nice view with mountain restaurant.

The best is the round, which runs over the mountain and leads to Kleinhennerdorfer Stein with its caves. The great mountain restaurant invites you to take a break. A combination with the right next door Gohrischsteins is also recommended, as it is within walking distance of the same trail parking lot.

The pope stone has many viewpoints in all directions.
At the summit, a guest city awaits the exhausted hiker.

An ascent to the Papststein is always worthwhile, either from the parking lot or from the "Gasthof zur Hoffnung". Both are very beautiful ways. The mountain industry invites to a strengthening :-)

At the small restaurants you can easily pass through the Elbe. Two steps up and you have the beautiful view towards Lilienstein and Rathener rock.

The Papststein offers beautiful views, where the climb is not so difficult, in addition, there is also a restaurant on the mountain.

Visit in the winter, you are almost alone on the way (also at the weekend). Super nice service in the restaurant, cuddly warm by the fireplace and great views of the snowy mountains ...

On the terrace of the small mountain restaurant you have a wonderful view.

On the way on the Malerweg, stage 6.

On the way on the Malerweg, stage 6.

Most beautiful view of the bastion

Great view over the valley

Pope stone as a reward for the round on the Höllenweg in the back, past the light caves. Route on my side (Höllenweg - Lichterhöhlen - Papststein)