--- title: "Königsplatz near Hinterhermsdorf" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/koenigsplatz-hinterhermsdorf" description: "The Königsplatz is located in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, south of Hinterhermsdorf, at an altitude of around 436 meters. It marks the end of a rocky ridge above the Kirnitzschtal valley.Access is via signposted hiking trails, either from Hinterhermsdorf or from the parking lot at the Buchenparkhalle. The routes run along forest paths, steps and narrow paths.A bench carved into the rock and a railing can be found at the viewpoint. The view extends across the wooded border area to the ridges of the Lusatian Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland.The site is one of the historically documented viewing points in the national park. There are engraved dates of early visitors along the access path." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1513217/711d97a11cd0ae3a7ea234e4ab262f2f932b01a08a0be73323164dff3bd61007/sign-at-k-nigsplatz-near-hinterhermsdorf.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Königsplatz near Hinterhermsdorf ================================ - Viewpoint/viewing tower Sign at Königsplatz near Hinterhermsdorf A high vantage point in the rear part of Saxon Switzerland with an unobstructed panoramic view. The Königsplatz is located in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, south of Hinterhermsdorf, at an altitude of around 436 meters. It marks the end of a rocky ridge above the Kirnitzschtal valley.Access is via signposted hiking trails, either from Hinterhermsdorf or from the parking lot at the Buchenparkhalle. The routes run along forest paths, steps and narrow paths. A bench carved into the rock and a railing can be found at the viewpoint. The view extends across the wooded border area to the ridges of the Lusatian Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland. The site is one of the historically documented viewing points in the national park. There are engraved dates of early visitors along the access path. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers The Königsplatz viewpoint near Hinterhermsdorf is always open. Read more Price info Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers When visiting the Königsplatz viewpoint near Hinterhermsdorf, there is no entrance fee. Read more Payment methods Entrance Free Contact person Haus des Gastes Hinterhermsdorf**Haus des Gastes** Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 42.36 km - Long-distance hiking trail 8.25 km - Hiking 8.39 km - Hiking Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 2.29 km - Hiking Contact 01855 Sebnitz - OT Hinterhermsdorf