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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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October 31, 2021

Pfaffenstein – Nadelöhr Runde von Königstein (Sächs Schw)

Moderate

03:19

10.5km

3.2km/h

390m

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

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Train Station

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3.53 km

Quirl Guardian

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It is best to look at the whisk guard from above ...

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5.09 km

View of the Pfaffenstein

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At this point of the Forststeig you are incredibly close to Pfaffenstein. It pays to stop and enjoy the view.

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5.98 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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6.93 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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7.29 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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7.54 km

View of Königstein and the Lilienstein from the Bundesfels

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The view is just awesome ...

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7.62 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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8.03 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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10.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

3.08 km

1.09 km

946 m

492 m

234 m

205 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

1.73 km

1.36 km

545 m

543 m

339 m

302 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Pfaffenstein – Nadelöhr Runde von Königstein (Sächs Schw)

Quirl Guardian

View of the Pfaffenstein

View of Quirl and Königstein Fortress

Barbarine Rock Pinnacle

Pfaffenstein Mountain Inn

View of Königstein and the Lilienstein from the Bundesfels

Eye of a needle

View of Pfaffenstein, Lilienstein and the Königstein Fortress

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