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title: "Kleinstein and Kleinstein cave"
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description: "The Kleinstein is located to the north of the Kirnitzschtal valley near Ottendorf. It reaches a height of around 302 meters and is accessible via marked forest paths.On the south side of the rock is the Kleinstein Cave - a striking rock gate around ten meters high and similar in width. The cave or gate is freely accessible.The path to the Kleinstein leads via steps and iron ladders to the viewing point."
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Kleinstein and Kleinstein cave
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- Natural sight
- Viewpoint/viewing tower

Kleinstein Cave

View from the Kleinstein Cave of a snow-covered forest landscape with a blue sky and a tall pine tree in the foreground.

Snow-covered ascent to the Kleinstein Cave with a narrow path and snow-covered steps, surrounded by high rock faces under a blue sky.

Beautiful viewpoint and dome-like passage cave in the Saxon Switzerland National Park.

 The Kleinstein is located to the north of the Kirnitzschtal valley near Ottendorf. It reaches a height of around 302 meters and is accessible via marked forest paths.On the south side of the rock is the Kleinstein Cave - a striking rock gate around ten meters high and similar in width. The cave or gate is freely accessible.

The path to the Kleinstein leads via steps and iron ladders to the viewing point.

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Openings

The Kleinstein and the Kleinsteinhöhle are in principle always open.

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Price info

There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Kleinstein and the Kleinstein Cave.

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Eligibility

- Suitable for any weather
- for Groups
- Pet allowed

Payment methods

Entrance Free

Directions & Parking facilities

Can only be reached on foot.

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