Smallest table mountain in Saxon Switzerland near Schöna
The Zirkelstein is the smallest table mountain in Saxon Switzerland. A 40-metre-high sandstone rock rises from a wooded, cone-shaped hilltop, forming the striking peak.
The mountain owes its name to its circular shape. It was first mentioned in a document as "Circkelstein" in 1592.
The summit is 384.5 meters above sea level. From there, you can enjoy a wide panoramic view of the Elbe Valley, Bohemian Switzerland and the rock formations on the left bank of the Elbe. The slightly smaller Kaiserkrone is in the immediate vicinity.
In the 19th century, the Zirkelstein was home to the region's oldest known bar. Travelers could get milk and bread there - an early forerunner of tourist infrastructure.
