Königstein: Wanderung zum Lilienstein

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 almost complete loop. From the summit plateau, you have a spectacular panoramic view of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It is not for nothing that the Lilienstein is considered a landmark of the region. The table mountain towers high above the Elbe valley - so striking and impressive that even Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, climbed it in 1708. The steps carved into the rock specifically for this purpose are still used to climb the mountain today. Raven, kestrel and peregrine falcon breed on the rock ledges of the Lileinstein. The peregrine falcon was reintroduced to the Lilienstein in 1998, after these birds of prey had almost become extinct in the 1970s. The northern descent leads to the Kirchweg. The path leads parallel to the Elbe back towards Königstein. Although the northern ascent is short, it is challenging and leads partly uphill via stone steps and iron ladders close to the rocks. Sturdy shoes and sure-footedness are therefore recommended. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Lilienstein - Table Mountain