Quirl

#872 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff

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The Quirl is a low table hill, 349 metres high, in Saxon Switzerland, west of the River Elbe. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°54'28"N, 14°3'45"E

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SaxonyGermany

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Quirl – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Festung Königstein, Pfaffenstein, Barbarine, Königstein Hill.

0.8 miN
Hilltop fortress overlooking the Elbe
Festung Königstein, Königstein
21 min walk • Perched atop a table mountain in the town of Königstein, within the scenic region of Saxony, Germany, Festung Königstein (Fortress Königstein) is a historic citadel that has stood the test of time. With origins dating back to the 13th century, this formidable...
1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pfaffenstein, Königstein
26 min walk • The Pfaffenstein, formerly called the Jungfernstein, is a table hill, 434.6 m above sea level, in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in Saxony. It lies west of the River Elbe near Königstein and is also referred to as "Saxon Switzerland in miniature" on account of its diverse structure.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Barbarine
30 min walk • Barbarine, Germany, is a distinctive natural monument that has captured the imagination of locals and travelers alike. This towering rock formation, located in the Saxon Switzerland National Park, stands as a silent sentinel over the surrounding sandstone landscape.
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Königstein Hill, Königstein
24 min walk • Königstein is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany.
0.8 miN
50°55'11"N • 14°3'37"E
König Johann von Sachsen, Königstein
21 min walk • Memorial
0.9 miN
50°55'14"N • 14°3'26"E
Hungerturm/Rößchen, Königstein
24 min walk • Tower
0.8 miN
50°55'12"N • 14°3'34"E
Friedrichsburg, Königstein
22 min walk • Tower