Pfaffenstein

7.23 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
Winter hikes
  • 2:30 h
  • 7.23 km
  • 274 m
  • 273 m
  • 118 m
  • 340 m
  • 222 m
  • Start: Königstein
  • Destination: Königstein
From Königstein around the Pfaffenstein

Winter refreshment open:

Elbe panorama restaurant Bomätscher

Fri from 4:00 p.m., Sat from 11:00 a.m., Sun 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Good to know

Pavements

Street (10%)
Asphalt (14%)
Gravel (25%)
Trail (46%)
Path (5%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Königstein - Potatschketal - Pfaffendorf - Querweg - Steinerne Scheune - east around the Quirl - Dreirutenweg - Königstein

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

Königstein train station

to/from Königstein:

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Alternative route via the Pfaffenstein:

Route: from Pfaffendorf Querweg - Nadelöhr up to the Pfaffenstein - Klammweg downhill - continue on No. 12 east around the Quirl

Length: 8 km

Duration: 4 h

Category: black (difficult route)

Winter refreshment open:

Mountain restaurant Pfaffenstein

Safety guidelines

This is a red route (moderate route, with slight ascents, possibly difficult in deep snow).

Map

Winter hiking map Saxon Switzerland

Edition with selected hiking routes including winter refreshment

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