Table mountain Großer Zschirnstein
The Großer Zschirnstein is a striking table mountain in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and has a height of 561 meters. This makes it the highest point in Saxon Switzerland. On a clear day, its elongated plateau offers impressive views as far as the Eastern Ore Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland.
A special feature is the chimney-like basalt breakthrough on the summit, a geological testimony to earlier volcanic activity. This rare phenomenon stands out clearly from the typical sandstone of the mountain range.
The Großer Zschirnstein is located in a largely natural forest area.
Good to know
Openings
The lookouts from the Großer Zschirnstein are in principle always open.
Price info
There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Großer Zschirnstein.
Eligibility
for Groups
Pet allowed
Payment methods
Entrance Free
Directions & Parking facilities
The Großer Zschirnstein can only be reached on foot.
Contact person
Touristinformation Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna und OT Kleingießhübel
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