--- title: "Table mountain Großer Zschirnstein" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/big-zirnstein-tafelberg" description: "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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3490355/ffcb574063b3fd877ce1c08a43b691cd311a804288d540a02e9ff12704fdc55a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Table mountain Großer Zschirnstein ================================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Mountain peaks Stone column on a rocky plateau with a view of wooded hills in the background. Stone column with inscription "Station Zschirnstein der Kön. Sächs. Triangulirung 1865" in front of a view of a forest landscape. Picnic on a rock with a view of wooded hills, including pastries and drinks. Stone pillar stump on a rocky outcrop with a cloudy sky and forest landscape in the background. Viewpoint with information panel and inscription "Großer Zschirnstein 561.7 m", view of the landscape and stone monument. View from rocky summit with tufts of grass and small puddle of water, wooded landscape in the background. The highest peak in Saxon Switzerland and offers impressive views. 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The lookouts from the Großer Zschirnstein are in principle always open. Read more Price info There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Großer Zschirnstein. Read more Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities The Großer Zschirnstein can only be reached on foot. Read more Contact person Touristinformation Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna und OT Kleingießhübel Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 16.43 km - Winter hikes 22.00 km - Hiking 9.36 km - Hiking 21.81 km - Hiking 22.56 km - Cycling 17.73 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower Contact Auf dem Großen Zschirnstein 1 01814 Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna - OT Schöna