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Pfaffenstein – hike
Circular walk from Königstein via the Quirl, Diebskeller, Berggasthaus Fels Pfaffenstein and the Barbarine. Highlights: Quirl; Diebskeller; Pfaffenstein.
- Duration
- approx. 3 h
- Length
- 9.2 km
- Type
- Circular walk
- Area
- Elbe Sandstone Mountains
- Suitable
- for children
What to expect
- Views
- Rocks and caves
- Ladders and steep steps
- Table mountain
- Streams, waterfalls or lakes
- Castle or fortress
- Lookout tower
- History along the way
- in the national park
- reachable without a car
- for children
Along the way
- Königstein
- Reißigerplatz
- Cunnersdorfer Straße / Charlottenburg
- Quirl
- Diebskeller
- Klamm-Weg
- Berggasthaus Fels Pfaffenstein
- Barbarine
- Nadelöhr
- Pfaffendorf
- Postmeilensäule Pfaffendorf
- Königstein
Please take a hiking map with you and stay on the marked paths in the national park.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the hike Pfaffenstein?
Approx. 3 h, 9.2 km, Circular walk.
Is the hike Pfaffenstein suitable for children?
Yes, it is suitable for children.
What do you see along the hike Pfaffenstein?
Königstein, Reißigerplatz, Cunnersdorfer Straße / Charlottenburg, Quirl, Diebskeller, Klamm-Weg.
History along the way
As of: 2026-10-23
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