Affensteine

#1834 among destinations in Germany

Nature, Natural attraction, Rock

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The Affensteine are a long chain of deeply fissured rocks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains that are located east of Bad Schandau in the German region of Saxon Switzerland. They are bounded to the north by the Kirnitzsch valley, to the south by the Elb valley and in the east by the two Winterberg hills. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°54'40"N, 14°15'20"E

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SaxonyGermany

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

Nearby attractions include: Frienstein, Winterstein, Kuhstall, Kleiner Winterberg.

0.4 miW
Climbing
Frienstein
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany, Frienstein stands as a formidable beacon for climbing enthusiasts. This natural rock formation, characterized by its rugged beauty and towering presence, is not just a scenic marvel but also a...
1.1 miE
Forts and castles
Winterstein
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Germany's Thuringian Forest lies the historic site of Winterstein, a castle that embodies the medieval charm and history of the region. This formidable structure, which dates back to the 11th century, was originally built to serve as a fortress...
1 miN
Arch
Kuhstall
26 min walk • The Kuhstall is the second largest natural arch in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains after the Pravčická brána. It is located on the Neuer Wildenstein, a 337 m high rock outcrop in the hinterland of Saxon Switzerland, south of the Lichtenhain Waterfall and above the Kirnitzsch valley. It is crowned by the 15th-century castle of Wildenstein.
~370 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kleiner Winterberg
2 min walk • Kleiner Winterberg is a hill in Saxon Switzerland.
1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Großer Winterberg, Bad Schandau
27 min walk • Großer Winterberg is a mountain of Saxony, southeastern Germany. It is the second highest mountain of the Saxon Switzerland and is located on the border between Germany and the Czech Republic.
1.1 miNW
Climbing
Bloßstock
27 min walk • Bloßstock is a prominent rock and climbing peak in the Affensteinen in Saxon Switzerland. It forms the northernmost elevation of the Affensteine and is separated by a deep notch from the adjacent Kreuzturm to the south and the adjoining rock reef...