Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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Sächsische Schweiz

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.43 km

Schöne Aussicht

Viewpoint

3.40 km

Needle's Eye Ascent to Pfaffenstein

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Most original climb through a narrow hole.

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3.55 km

Pfaffenstein

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The rugged and numerous caves crossed mountain has traces of Stone and Bronze Age settlement on and served because of its poor accessibility later often as a refuge in times …

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3.60 km

- beautiful old lookout tower with a great view over the Saxon Switzerland, open when the restaurant is open (usually until 6 pm)
- Restaurant is recommended: nice beer garden, homemade changing cake offer, hot food at fair prices

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3.62 km

Pfaffenstein Mountain Inn

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In the middle of Saxon Switzerland, on the summit of Pfaffenstein you will be treated to a fantastic panoramic view from the observation tower, a mountain plateau full of history and a regional retreat.

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3.72 km

Old Innkeeper’s Climb (Pfaffenstein)

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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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3.91 km

Bellohöhle

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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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6.14 km

Diebskeller Cave

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

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9.23 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.54 km

1.80 km

785 m

564 m

435 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

2.26 km

1.12 km

1.06 km

558 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Pfaffenstein

Brand Tower and Restaurant

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