--- title: "Thieves' cellar cave" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/diebskeller-hoehle" description: "The Diebskeller is located on the north side of the Quirl, a table mountain in Pfaffenstein. The naturally formed layered joint cave is one of the most impressive in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.With a length of 29 meters, a width of 5 to 8 meters and a height of 2 to 4 meters, it covers an interior area of around 230 square meters. The cave is open to the public and particularly interesting for those interested in geology.Embedded in a wooded slope above Pfaffendorf, the Diebskeller can be easily integrated into hiking routes around the Quirl. It is suitable as a rest stop or excursion destination on tours to Königstein Fortress or Pfaffenstein.A flashlight will shed light on the hidden depths." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1444976/d9c5a3aae597e1def8dc25f3fd5769c3dbfed181422743bb63eaedb66bb694e0/thieves-cellar-thieves-den.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Thieves' cellar cave ==================== - Natural sight - Cave/stalactite cave Thieves' cellar Thieves' den The Diebskeller is one of the largest caves in Saxon Switzerland, located at the foot of the Quirl table mountain near Pfaffendorf. The Diebskeller is located on the north side of the Quirl, a table mountain in Pfaffenstein. The naturally formed layered joint cave is one of the most impressive in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.With a length of 29 meters, a width of 5 to 8 meters and a height of 2 to 4 meters, it covers an interior area of around 230 square meters. The cave is open to the public and particularly interesting for those interested in geology. Embedded in a wooded slope above Pfaffendorf, the Diebskeller can be easily integrated into hiking routes around the Quirl. It is suitable as a rest stop or excursion destination on tours to Königstein Fortress or Pfaffenstein. A flashlight will shed light on the hidden depths. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings In principle, the den of thieves is always open. Read more Price info There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Thieves' Cave. Read more Eligibility - for Groups Payment methods Entrance Free Contact person Touristinformation Königstein**Touristinformation Königstein** Pirnaer Str. 2 01824 Königstein/Sächs. Schw. Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Viewpoint/viewing tower 16.58 km - Hiking - Mountain peaks 7.06 km - Hiking 5.75 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Mountain peaks - Mountain peaks - Natural sight - Tours 5.75 km - Hiking Contact 01824 Königstein/Sächs. Schw.