--- title: "Rest area \"Steinerner Tisch\"" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/resting-place-stone-table" description: "The Stone Table is located near the Bastei and is part of the protected area of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. In 1710, this resting place was set up for the \"distinguished persons\" of an electoral hunt. Numerous letters are engraved on the edge of the table. They are supposedly the initials of the hunting guests present. This is described in the travel guide by W. L. Götzinger from the year 1804. Folklore has it that Augustus the Strong held a hunting breakfast here.A forest restaurant with regional cuisine is located right next to it." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1384662/9cbea6870a3eb2dc222bd8a1f3a893ecacc2209137edbba704928e2471e9e59b/stone-table.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Rest area "Steinerner Tisch" ============================ - Worth seeing - Historical site - Stone table A historic resting place in the forest near the Bastei with a sandstone table, inscriptions and hunting history. The Stone Table is located near the Bastei and is part of the protected area of the Saxon Switzerland National Park. In 1710, this resting place was set up for the "distinguished persons" of an electoral hunt. Numerous letters are engraved on the edge of the table. They are supposedly the initials of the hunting guests present. This is described in the travel guide by W. L. Götzinger from the year 1804. Folklore has it that Augustus the Strong held a hunting breakfast here. A forest restaurant with regional cuisine is located right next to it. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Mountains/Viewpoints/View towers You do not have to pay an entrance fee to visit the Stone Table. Please note: The Stone Table is located in the National Park. This means that only marked paths may be used in the core zone! Fines may be imposed for non-compliance. Read more Price info Mountains/Viewpoints/View towers You do not have to pay an entrance fee to visit the Stone Table. Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather Payment methods Entrance Free Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Information on accessibility** - 7 next to the hotel parking lot at the Bastei - Very well combinable with a visit to the and thus as . - **Disabled WC** directly at the Bastei view Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Accessible toilet - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Read more Directions & Parking facilities From Wehlen over the Steinrücken to the Steinernes Tisch, approx. 3/4 h. Read more Contact person Touristinformation Stadt Wehlen/Lohmen Markt 7 Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 7.72 km - Hiking 2.89 km - Hiking Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Worth seeing - Natural sight - Tours 8.68 km - Hiking 4.17 km - Hiking 5.22 km - Cycling Contact 01847 Lohmen