--- title: "Table Mountain Whisk" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/table-mountain-whisk-koenigstein" description: "The Quirl is located around two kilometers south of Königstein in the area of the Left Elbe Table Mountains. At 349 meters above sea level, it is one of the flatter but equally striking elevations in the Saxon Switzerland National Park.Fields were cultivated on the summit plateau until around 1800. Due to its proximity to Königstein Fortress, the area was closed for a long time. In 1866, the main access at the time was made impassable for military reasons.The large layered joint cave called Diebskeller on the north side is remarkable because it is one of the largest caves of its kind in the region.Hiking trails lead from Königstein and Pfaffendorf around the Quirl. The summit is accessible via paths " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3604636/853e01689c86abe947d4167e1301fbe986202d634cb15c2d05792add69e21f7b/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Table Mountain Whisk ==================== - Mountain peaks - Natural sight Im Vordergrund Bäume im Hintergrund Feld mit Pfaffenstein. Kiefer auf Sandsteinfelsen und Sonnenstern. Im Hintergrund Tafelberg Pfaffenstein. Wooded table mountain near Königstein in the Pfaffendorf district with geological features, a cave and views of the fortress and the Pfaffenstein. The Quirl is located around two kilometers south of Königstein in the area of the Left Elbe Table Mountains. At 349 meters above sea level, it is one of the flatter but equally striking elevations in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. Fields were cultivated on the summit plateau until around 1800. Due to its proximity to Königstein Fortress, the area was closed for a long time. In 1866, the main access at the time was made impassable for military reasons. The large layered joint cave called Diebskeller on the north side is remarkable because it is one of the largest caves of its kind in the region. Hiking trails lead from Königstein and Pfaffendorf around the Quirl. The summit is accessible via paths Read more Good to know ------------ Directions & Parking facilities Only accessible on foot. Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Natural sight - Viewpoint/viewing tower Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Natural sight - Mountain peaks - Natural sight - Tours 5.75 km - Hiking Contact **Touristinformation Königstein** Pirnaer Str. 2 01824 Königstein/Sächs. Schw.