--- title: "Table mountain Zirkelstein" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/zirkelstein-tafelberg" description: "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." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2456425/83714ac596af353798b9a117f46177bcc5bfec1460eb0115715f5e172224c83c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Table mountain Zirkelstein ========================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower View of a wide landscape with yellow rape fields, green meadows and hills under a cloudy blue sky, a railing in the foreground. View from the Kaiserkrone to the Zirkelstein View from the Zirkelstein Snowy landscape at sunset, with long shadows on a frozen lake and a hill in the background. Snowy landscape with hills in the background, blue sky, trees in the foreground and a village with colorful houses. Snowy landscape with a wooden shelter, bare trees and a parking lot sign, under a cloudy sky at sunset. Green meadow with yellow dandelion flowers in the foreground, wooded hill in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Stone steps with rusty railings lead through a rocky landscape, surrounded by green trees and a yellow rape field in the background. 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Zirkelstein is in principle always open. Read more Price info There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Zirkelstein. Read more General information - Parking Available - Bus stop available Eligibility - for Groups - Pet allowed Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Easily accessible by public transport. Bus route: 252 Bus stop: Dorfplatz, Schöna Footpath approx.: 15 minutes Read more Contact person Touristinformation Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna und OT Kleingießhübel Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 22.00 km - Hiking 5.32 km - Hiking 8.26 km - Winter hikes Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Tours 2.47 km - Winter hikes 2.41 km - Hiking 5.32 km - Hiking Contact Auf dem Zirkelstein 1 01814 Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna