--- title: "Table mountain Pfaffenstein" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/pfaffenstein" description: "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.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.The Pfaffenstein as a photo spot:Best time: SunriseScenery: Barbarine, view of Gohrisch in the east or Lilienstein" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2245250/b66564e21c08df4d8b094bdc052e53a0ae9a9a2ea71b0d675af54638e7a7ec92/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Table mountain Pfaffenstein =========================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower Rock formations of the Pfaffenstein at sunrise, surrounded by autumn-colored forest, with a clear sky and gentle sunbeams. View at sunset from the Pfaffenstein to the Barbarine Königstein Fortress above a sea of fog, surrounded by forest and fields in the morning light. Lilienstein above a sea of fog, surrounded by forest and fields in the morning light. Autumnal trees and Pfaffenstein under a blue sky. The Pfaffenstein is a monumental table mountain near Königstein. 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.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. **The Pfaffenstein as a photo spot: Best time:** Sunrise **Scenery:** Barbarine, view of Gohrisch in the east or Lilienstein Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The lookouts on the Pfaffenstein are in principle always open. Read more Price info There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Pfaffenstein. Read more Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Contact person Touristinformation KönigsteinPirnaer Str. 2 01824 Königstein/Sächs. Schw. Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Ausflugslokal - Natural sight 3.56 km - Hiking 6.11 km - Winter hikes 7.23 km - Winter hikes 7.06 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/sightseeing - Hike - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Mountain peaks - Tours 3.56 km - Hiking 7.06 km - Hiking 6.11 km - Winter hikes Contact 01824 Königstein/Sächs. Schw. - OT Pfaffendorf