Best hard trails in Königstein

Popular and scenic circular hike to the Lilienstein - the landmark of the Saxon Switzerland National Park, near Königstein. The hike starts in Königstein at the railway station. The tour can be reached by bus and train (take the S-Bahn to Königstein). From there, take the ferry to Halbestadt and follow the path towards Lilienstein. After the first ascent, you reach Ebenheit and from there continue to the plateau of the Tafelberg. The Elbe circles the 415.2 metre high Lilienstein in an...

Popular circular hiking trail in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. Away from the often overcrowded main attractions of Saxon Switzerland (e.g. Bastei with Bastei Bridge), hikers can experience the unique rock formations and caves of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in a more relaxed way. One of the highlights of the route is the "Pfaffenstein" table mountain, which is known above all for the more than 40 metre high "Barbarine" rock needle and its protected flora and fauna. At weekends and on fair...

Varied and challenging circular trail around Königstein, Saxony. This beautiful circular hike leads from the fortress town of Königstein along an idyllic path through the forest to the spa town of Rathen and then up the striking table mountain, the Lilienstein. Here you can enjoy a fantastic view over large parts of Saxon Switzerland. At the very end of the tour, you take the F6 ferry across the Elbe, for which a ticket must be purchased. The starting point is easily accessible by train to...