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Von Königstein über die Fähre auf den Lilienstein – hike
The tour begins with the ferry across the Elbe to Halbestadt and is one of the shortest ways to climb the landmark of the national park. From the right bank of the Elbe you walk via the Sellnitz, an old hermitage, where nature stations with a barefoot trail and a tree telephone are now located. The northern ascent then leads steeply up stone steps and iron ladders to the summit plateau with the obelisk of 1708 and several viewpoints. On the way down you take the much easier southern path through the forest back to the ferry. Around 60 percent of the route is path, the rest is gravel and hiking trail.
Tip: The ferry runs according to the timetable and not at all during high water or ice – please check beforehand. The summit lies in the core zone of the national park, and only marked paths are permitted; the ascent is unsuitable for dogs, and a fear of heights can be an issue here.
- Duration
- approx. 3 h
- Length
- 6.62 km
- Type
- Circular walk
- Area
- Elbe Sandstone Mountains
What to expect
- Views
- famous sight
- Rocks and caves
- History along the way
- in the national park
- reachable without a car
- Ladders and steep steps
- Table mountain
Along the way
- Fähre Königstein
- Halbestadt, Königstein
- Sellnitz, Ebenheit
- Lilienstein, Ebenheit
Please take a hiking map with you and stay on the marked paths in the national park.
History along the way
As of: 2026-10-01
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