Best trails near Pfaffenstein

This route is stage 7 of the Malerweg, a long-distance trail through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This segment leads from the spa town of Gohrisch across striking table mountains to Weißig. Highlights include the climb through the Needle's Eye (Nadelöhr) onto the Pfaffenstein, the Quirl table mountain, and the monumental Königstein Fortress. The path continues through Thürmsdorf and its Malerweg Chapel, offering panoramic views, until reaching the destination. Overnight stays are available...

Spectacular panoramic circular route on the Pfaffenstein in Saxony This exciting route starts at the Gasthaus zum Paffenstein. Alternating between normal paths and those that lead between rocks ("Eye of a Needle") makes this tour very interesting and varied. The many marvellous views of the Königstein and other rock formations in Saxon Switzerland are spectacular. An iron ladder (staircase) leads up to the "Tafelberg". The cave of a 19th century counterfeiter can also be explored. On the...

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...

Popular and scenic circular hike in Saxon Switzerland near Königstein, Saxony. This beautiful circular hike starts at the car park of the "Gasthaus zum Pfaffenstein" and leads along the Pfaffensteinweg (Malerweg) to the Quirl - with its numerous caves. The most famous cave is probably the "Thieves' Cellar" on the north-east side of Quirl. The "Diebeskeller" is a two-storey cave with a length of 28 metres, a width of 8 metres and a height of up to 4 metres. According to legend, the stone...

Panoramic hiking trail in Königstein/Sächs. Schw., Saxony. The striking Quirl Table Mountain is one of the mightiest rocks in the area. At 350 meters, it is a relatively low sandstone massif on the left bank of the Elbe. From the plateau, a marvelous view of Pfaffendorf, Gohrisch, Pfaffenstein, and even Schneeberg opens up. The Diebshöhle cave is located at the foot of the Quirl on the Quirl promenade on a rock face. In addition to the Quirl, this route also goes up to the Pfaffenstein,...

Varied circular route around Königstein, Saxony. You will encounter a variety of landscapes on the tour, the Pfaffenstein is particularly beautiful and rewards you with marvellous views. A detour to the famous Barbarine is possible from here. Starting on the Elbe, near Königstein, you hike up the Pfaffenstein, overcoming almost 350 metres in altitude Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

Varied, idyllic circular hiking trail near Wehlen, Saxony. The start and finish of this fantastic circular walk is Wehlen railway station. The route leads through forest and along meadows via the Götzinger Höhle cave to Königstein Fortress. The route now takes you around Königstein, through deep forest areas along Jäckelfels and St Peter's Church to the Elbe. Here you take the ferry across and walk northwards over the Lilienstein. From here, you follow the Elbe for a while until the trail...

Challenging circular hike in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, Saxony. This circular hike in Saxon Switzerland offers a variety of very varied highlights. In addition to the imposing rock formations of Saxon Switzerland, such as the Schwedenlöcher or the Hockstein view, hikers can look forward to the idyllic valleys of the Elbe and Polenz, as well as pretty towns such as Wehlen and Königstein and the spa town of Rathen. The circular route includes two ferry trips across the Elbe (note...