--- title: "Table mountain Kaiserkrone" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/imperial-crown" description: "The Kaiserkrone is a striking rock spur above Schöna in the municipality of Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna. It is one of the striking remains of a former table mountain and consists of three individually accessible rocky peaks.The ascent can be mastered via well-developed paths and steps. The peaks offer sweeping views across the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, to the Zirkelstein, the Schrammsteine and as far as Bohemia.The scenic effect of the rock inspired artists of the Romantic period. Caspar David Friedrich also spent time here; the surroundings found their way into his sketches and later paintings. Caspar David Friedrich called the delicate pencil drawing he made on June 3, 1813 on the Kaiserkrone table mountain, not far from the village of Schöna, \"Felsige Kuppe\" (\"Rocky hilltop\"). He had only started drawing again two days earlier, after several months of creative crisis triggered by the events of the war. Around five years later, he drew on these and other studies - including one of the Gamrig - to create an oil painting in his studio. It would become his most famous work. The \"Felsige Kuppe\" is the rock on which the \"Wanderer above the Sea of Fog\" stands. \"So high above the highest point of the rock is the horizon\", he noted in the margin of the drawing \"Felsige Kuppe\"." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1348171/d7c01eb27346980a5cddf56a5a8343ef0be0a5b11284944fee16d865b7e1c3c4/view-from-the-imperial-crown.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Table mountain Kaiserkrone ========================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower View from the Imperial Crown Snow-covered hills and barren trees in front of a rocky cliff, surrounded by vast plains in winter. Pencil drawing of rocks in a hilly landscape, dated June 3, 1813, with fine hatching and sketchy lines. A couple walks along a rocky path with railings through a green landscape; in the background a wooded hill under a cloudy sky. A person in a blue T-shirt and shorts stands on a large, moss-covered rock, surrounded by dense green forest. Misty forest landscape at sunrise, with rolling hills in the background and a warm, orange sky. Stone path with railings leads over rocks, surrounded by trees and meadows, in the background misty hills under a cloudy sky. Stony viewpoint with railings, surrounded by trees, in the light of an orange sunset, with hills in the background. Rugged table mountain in Schöna - a place of inspiration for Caspar David Friedrich The Kaiserkrone is a striking rock spur above Schöna in the municipality of Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna. It is one of the striking remains of a former table mountain and consists of three individually accessible rocky peaks.The ascent can be mastered via well-developed paths and steps. The peaks offer sweeping views across the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, to the Zirkelstein, the Schrammsteine and as far as Bohemia. The scenic effect of the rock inspired artists of the Romantic period. Caspar David Friedrich also spent time here; the surroundings found their way into his sketches and later paintings. Caspar David Friedrich called the delicate pencil drawing he made on June 3, 1813 on the Kaiserkrone table mountain, not far from the village of Schöna, "Felsige Kuppe" ("Rocky hilltop"). He had only started drawing again two days earlier, after several months of creative crisis triggered by the events of the war. Around five years later, he drew on these and other studies - including one of the Gamrig - to create an oil painting in his studio. It would become his most famous work. The "Felsige Kuppe" is the rock on which the "Wanderer above the Sea of Fog" stands. "So high above the highest point of the rock is the horizon", he noted in the margin of the drawing "Felsige Kuppe". Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The lookouts on the Kaiserkrone are in principle always open. Read more Price info There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Imperial Crown. Read more General information - Bus stop available Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Only accessible on foot. Bus route: 252 Bus stop: Dorfplatz, Schöna Footpath approx.: 15 min. Read more Contact person Touristinformation Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna und OT Kleingießhübel Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 15.08 km - Hiking 18.00 km - Hiking 2.47 km - Winter hikes 5.32 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Discussion - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 5.32 km - Hiking 451.47 km - Cycling 8.26 km - Winter hikes Contact 01814 Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna - OT Schöna