Table mountain Pfaffenstein
The Pfaffenstein is a 434-metre-high and rugged table mountain on the left bank of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
The ascent leads via several paths, including the eye of the needle with narrow passages and ladders.The plateau is around twelve hectares in size and features crevices, caves, sacrificial cauldrons and viewpoints.
Best time: Sunrise
Scenery: Barbarine, view of Gohrisch in the east or Lilienstein
The ascent leads via several paths, including the eye of the needle with narrow passages and ladders.The plateau is around twelve hectares in size and features crevices, caves, sacrificial cauldrons and viewpoints.
On the southern edge of the massif stands the 43-metre-high Barbarine, one of the most famous rock needles in the region. It is considered a landmark of Saxon Switzerland.
In 1904, a stone observation tower was erected on the summit. After a long closure, it was made accessible again in 1995. The mountain inn still caters to hikers and day trippers today.
Popular photo motifs for photographers include the Barbarine, views of the Gohrisch to the east or the Lilienstein, ideally at sunrise.
Best time: Sunrise
Scenery: Barbarine, view of Gohrisch in the east or Lilienstein
Good to know
Openings
The lookouts on the Pfaffenstein are in principle always open.
Price info
There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Pfaffenstein.
Eligibility
for Groups
Pet allowed
Payment methods
Entrance Free
Contact person
Touristinformation Königstein
Pirnaer Str. 2
01824 Königstein/Sächs. Schw.
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