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title: "Table Mountain Papststein"
url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/papststein-tafelberg"
description: "The Papststein is a 451-metre-high table mountain above Papstdorf in the municipality of Gohrisch. Two accessible approaches lead to the plateau via steps and rocky gorges.&nbsp;There are&nbsp;several viewpoints on the paths and summit&nbsp;with spectacular views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.&nbsp;Photographers get their money's worth at both sunset and sunset.&nbsp;The Bergwirtschaft Papststein has been serving hikers since the 19th century. It's well worth a stop. The restaurant is open all year round.In winter conditions, access can be slippery and slippery.&nbsp;In such cases, so-called Grödel are useful. They provide additional grip as they function as anti-slip shoe covers with spikes or chains. They are available from the Aktivzentrum in Bad Schandau and other outdoor stores."
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Table Mountain Papststein
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- Viewpoint/viewing tower

Sunset on the Papststein

Snowy landscape with a wooden house on the left, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

View at sunset from Papststein

View to Papstdorf from the Papststein

Ascent to the Papststein

Fairytale views and moments of pleasure in the Bergbaude

The Papststein is a 451-metre-high table mountain above Papstdorf in the municipality of Gohrisch. Two accessible approaches lead to the plateau via steps and rocky gorges.

There are several viewpoints on the paths and summit with spectacular views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Photographers get their money's worth at both sunset and sunset.

The Bergwirtschaft Papststein has been serving hikers since the 19th century. It's well worth a stop. The restaurant is open all year round.

In winter conditions, access can be slippery and slippery. In such cases, so-called Grödel are useful. They provide additional grip as they function as anti-slip shoe covers with spikes or chains.

 They are available from the Aktivzentrum in Bad Schandau and other outdoor stores. 

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Openings

The Papststein is in principle always open.

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Price info

There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Papststein.

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Eligibility

- for Groups
- Pet allowed

Payment methods

Entrance Free

Contact person

Touristinformation Kurort Gohrisch

Our recommendations
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9.71 km

- Winter hikes

3.05 km

- Winter hikes

18.00 km

- Hiking

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Contact

Auf dem Papststein 1

01824 Gohrisch - OT Papstdorf