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Pfaffenstein – Nadelöhr Runde von Königstein (Sächs Schw)

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Pfaffenstein – Nadelöhr Runde von Königstein (Sächs Schw)

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August 5, 2021

Pfaffenstein – Nadelöhr Runde von Königstein (Sächs Schw)

Hard

03:23

10.6km

3.1km/h

400m

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Overview

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

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Train Station

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5.72 km

View of Quirl and Königstein Fortress

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Thanks to the depression between Pfaffenstein and Königsstein, you have a great panoramic view of the famous fortress from here.

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6.14 km

Klamm Trail to Pfaffenstein

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after many stairs and steps and "great" looks, the cyclist tastes good at the top ;-)

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6.30 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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6.37 km

Short ascent to the Barbarine on the plateau

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Can also be done well as a circular route. Depending on your mood, first take the easy path and the eye of the needle as a descent or the other way around.

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6.89 km

Barbarine Rock Pinnacle

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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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7.73 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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8.13 km

View of Pfaffenstein, Lilienstein and the Königstein Fortress

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This view makes you look forward to the narrow ascent and the great view of Barbarine and the surrounding area

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

2.03 km

1.26 km

1.18 km

875 m

239 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

2.18 km

1.47 km

1.03 km

492 m

467 m

435 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Pfaffenstein – Nadelöhr Runde von Königstein (Sächs Schw)

View of Quirl and Königstein Fortress

Klamm Trail to Pfaffenstein

Pfaffenstein Mountain Inn

Short ascent to the Barbarine on the plateau

Barbarine Rock Pinnacle

Eye of a needle

View of Pfaffenstein, Lilienstein and the Königstein Fortress

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