Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 17, 2026

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Parking

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131 m

View of Königstein Fortress from Eselweg

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897 m

Main Gate of Königstein Fortress

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The only access to the Königstein Fortress is secured by four gates:
Rothe Brücke, Torravelin, Medusentor and the gatehouse.

The Rothe Brücke building from 1792.
Named after the brickwork; first …

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1.34 km

Friedrichsburg Tower with panoramic view of the Elbe Valley

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With this fortress, which was impregnable at the time, master builder Vauban created a masterpiece.
Another fortress of similar size, also impregnable, he built in
Besançon/ France.

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1.79 km

Upper Patrol Path (Königstein Fortress)

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Nice path, along the fortress wall. You have great views. To recommend.

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2.47 km

Latzweg from Palmschänke to Königstein Fortress

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Ascent/Descent.

The Latzweg trail to Königstein Fortress is somewhat challenging. You can enjoy beautiful scenery.

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3.35 km

View of the Elbe River Towards Bad Schandau from Königstein Fortress

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At this great place below the fortress on the Patrouillienweg you have a perfect view over the Elbe valley in the direction of Falkenstein & Schrammsteine, to the left of …

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3.73 km

Patrol Path at Königstein Fortress

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The patrol path goes around the fortress once outside. It is a little lower than the fortress, but it also offers great views of the Elbe and the surrounding beautiful landscape.

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4.14 km

View of Königstein Fortress from the Patrouillenweg (Patrol Trail)

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Königstein Fortress.
Parking lot below the fortress. This can then be reached on foot or by the fortress railway. Once at the top you can get into the fortress by elevator or on foot.

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4.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.07 km

1.87 km

856 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.39 km

1.30 km

1.13 km

813 m

214 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Hiking loop from Königstein

View of Königstein Fortress from Eselweg

Main Gate of Königstein Fortress

Friedrichsburg Tower with panoramic view of the Elbe Valley

Upper Patrol Path (Königstein Fortress)

Latzweg from Palmschänke to Königstein Fortress

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Patrol Path at Königstein Fortress

View of Königstein Fortress from the Patrouillenweg (Patrol Trail)

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