Pfaffenstein, Königstein

Name: Pfaffenstein
Address: Pfaffensteinweg 1, Königstein, Germany

#2 among attractions in Königstein

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain, Rock

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°53'59"N, 14°4'51"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Festung Königstein, Nonne, Saxon Switzerland climbing region, Lilienstein.

1.7 miNW
Hilltop fortress overlooking the Elbe
Festung Königstein, Königstein
43 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...
3.6 miN
Climbing
Nonne
92 min walk • Nonne in Germany is a unique place that has gained fame among rock climbing enthusiasts. This picturesque location attracts extreme sports fans from all over Europe, who are looking for new challenges and beautiful landscapes.
3.4 miE
Climbing
Saxon Switzerland climbing region, Bad Schandau
86 min walk • Saxon Switzerland is the largest and one of the best-known climbing regions in Germany, located in the Free State of Saxony. The region is largely coterminous with the natural region of the same name, Saxon Switzerland, but extends well beyond the territory of the National Park within it.
2.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lilienstein, Saxon Switzerland National Park
55 min walk • Lilienstein is a highly distinctive mountain in Saxon Switzerland, in Saxony, southeastern Germany, and was once the site of a Bohemian castle.
~1190 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Barbarine
6 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.
1.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Papststein
45 min walk • Papststein, located in the picturesque Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany, is a prominent mountain that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. This towering rock formation, standing at an elevation of 451 meters, is a magnet for nature lovers...
1.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gohrisch Hill, Gohrisch
35 min walk • The Gohrisch is a table hill in the German region of Saxon Switzerland, left of the River Elbe in Saxony.
1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Quirl
26 min walk • The Quirl is a low table hill, 349 metres high, in Saxon Switzerland, west of the River Elbe.
3.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Großer Bärenstein
92 min walk • The Großer Bärenstein is a 327 metres high table hill in the German region of Saxon Switzerland in the Free State of Saxony. Close by is the Kleiner Bärenstein which, together with the Großer Bärenstein, forms the massif known as the Bärensteine.
2.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kleinhennersdorfer Stein
56 min walk • Kleinhennersdorfer Stein is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany.
1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Königstein Hill, Königstein
46 min walk • Königstein is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany.