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.
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
