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Barbarine Rock Pinnacle – Diebskeller Cave loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

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Germany

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Saxon Switzerland

Barbarine Rock Pinnacle – Diebskeller Cave loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

Hard

5.0

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Barbarine Rock Pinnacle – Diebskeller Cave loop from Königstein (Sächs Schweiz) Hp

05:10

15.8km

660m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very 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 segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.43 km for 21 m

After 10.1 km for 42 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.54 km

Needle's Eye Ascent to Pfaffenstein

Highlight • Climb

Most original climb through a narrow hole.

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4.69 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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4.74 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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4.83 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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5.11 km

View of the Barbarine from Pfaffenstein

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Nice, large rest area with a panoramic view and some small climbing stones for children.

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5.15 km

Barbarine Rock Pinnacle

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Barbarine is one of the most famous features of Saxon Switzerland. Her fairy-tale character inspired already in the 19th century storytellers and mountaineers to make her part of the …

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5.61 km

Tannhäuser Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Monument

Tannhäuser is commemorated here in the sandstone.

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9.50 km

Viewpoint

10.0 km

Diebskeller Cave

Highlight • Cave

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

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12.8 km

Friedrichshalle

Cave Entrance

15.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.68 km

3.70 km

1.35 km

833 m

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.08 km

3.34 km

2.12 km

1.04 km

926 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 20 August

26°C

13°C

68 %

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Pfaffenstein

Brand Tower and Restaurant

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View of the Barbarine from Pfaffenstein

Barbarine Rock Pinnacle

Tannhäuser Memorial Plaque

Diebskeller Cave

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