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Pfaffenstein – Diebskeller Cave loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

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Pfaffenstein – Diebskeller Cave loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

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Pfaffenstein – Diebskeller Cave loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

03:11

9.33km

450m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.24 km for 42 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1.43 km

Schöne Aussicht

Viewpoint

2.15 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

3.40 km

Needle's Eye Ascent to Pfaffenstein

Highlight • Climb

Most original climb through a narrow hole.

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4

3.55 km

Pfaffenstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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5

3.60 km

Pfaffenstein Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view, only in winter is cautious about the icy stairs offered.

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6

3.69 km

Old Innkeeper’s Climb (Pfaffenstein)

Highlight • Climb

Here there was a former ascent to the Pfaffenstein, the so-called Alte Wirtsstiege. The climb consisted of iron brackets on a 20 m high rock wall. Many of the iron …

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7

3.88 km

Bellohöhle

Highlight • Cave

The Bellohöhle is located right next to the "Kleines Kuhstall". The cave can be reached via a sloping rock slab and a short wall step. On the left you reach …

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8

3.93 km

Tannhäuser Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Tannhäuser is commemorated here in the sandstone.

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9

6.22 km

Diebskeller Cave

Highlight • Cave

The Diebshöhle is an impressive layer joint cave, which is located just above the Malerweg.

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B

9.33 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.54 km

1.77 km

785 m

578 m

545 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

2.26 km

1.12 km

999 m

558 m

140 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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7°C

44 %

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