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Königstein (Sächs Schw)

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Königstein (Sächs Schw)

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May 23, 2020

Königstein (Sächs Schw)

Hard

05:17

17.4km

3.3km/h

540m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Train Station

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1.95 km

View of Pfaffenstein

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A nice view from the trail on the Pfaffenstein.

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4.41 km

View of the Pfaffenstein from the Quirl

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great view of the left-sided table mountains; not so we overrun the other stones; some caves

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6.76 km

Eye of a needle

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From the north you can reach the plateau of Pfaffenstein the fastest way over the bottleneck. The path consists of about 600 unevenly high steps and is so narrow in …

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7.21 km

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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12.0 km

Papststein Mountain Inn

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The only restaurant, which lies on the German side directly at the Forststeig. If you were only allowed to enjoy trekking meals for days, you can enjoy a fresh, tasty drink and delicious food here.

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12.1 km

Papststein Viewpoint

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The Papststein is a 451-meter-high table mountain in the Saxon Switzerland region on the left bank of the Elbe River. It can be ascended from two sides. There is a …

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13.1 km

Gohrischstein

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In my opinion one of the most beautiful rocks in Saxon Switzerland. From here you can see all the highlights around. Both the weathervane view and the refuge view are fantastic.

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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.05 km

4.46 km

1.83 km

1.11 km

1.09 km

688 m

125 m

Surfaces

9.58 km

2.10 km

1.75 km

1.52 km

1.11 km

782 m

351 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Königstein (Sächs Schw)

View of Pfaffenstein

View of the Pfaffenstein from the Quirl

Eye of a needle

Pfaffenstein Mountain Inn

Papststein Mountain Inn

Papststein Viewpoint

Gohrischstein

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