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Pfaffenstein – Barbarine Rock Pinnacle loop from Königstein

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Saxon Switzerland

Pfaffenstein – Barbarine Rock Pinnacle loop from Königstein

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Pfaffenstein – Barbarine Rock Pinnacle loop from Königstein

01:26

3.52km

230m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.87 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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674 m

Needle's Eye Ascent to Pfaffenstein

Highlight • Climb

Most original climb through a narrow hole.

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922 m

Goldschmidt Cave

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The narrow and barely marked entrance is a bit hidden, so I added a picture with a marker arrow. The entrance is on the left a little below next to …

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1.13 km

Pfaffenstein

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The rugged and numerous caves crossed mountain has traces of Stone and Bronze Age settlement on and served because of its poor accessibility later often as a refuge in times …

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1.18 km

- beautiful old lookout tower with a great view over the Saxon Switzerland, open when the restaurant is open (usually until 6 pm)
- Restaurant is recommended: nice beer garden, homemade changing cake offer, hot food at fair prices

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1.27 km

Old Innkeeper’s Climb (Pfaffenstein)

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Here there was a former ascent to the Pfaffenstein, the so-called Alte Wirtsstiege. The climb consisted of iron brackets on a 20 m high rock wall. Many of the iron …

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1.55 km

View of the Barbarine from Pfaffenstein

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Nice, large rest area with a panoramic view and some small climbing stones for children.

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1.59 km

Barbarine Rock Pinnacle

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Barbarine is one of the most famous features of Saxon Switzerland. Her fairy-tale character inspired already in the 19th century storytellers and mountaineers to make her part of the …

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2.05 km

Tannhäuser Memorial Plaque

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Tannhäuser is commemorated here in the sandstone.

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3.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.98 km

711 m

500 m

321 m

Surfaces

1.33 km

1.12 km

763 m

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

21°C

12°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 20, 2021,Pfaffenstein ⛰

During our first vacation in Saxon Switzerland, this video made me want to see the Pfaffenstein

Somehow, however, it always hadn't happened. Today, on our first full day in Bad Schandau on this short vacation, we tackled it.

Yes, it was worth it, a great experience 👍😃

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Pfaffenstein – Barbarine Rock Pinnacle loop from Königstein

Needle's Eye Ascent to Pfaffenstein

Goldschmidt Cave

Pfaffenstein

Brand Tower and Restaurant

Old Innkeeper’s Climb (Pfaffenstein)

View of the Barbarine from Pfaffenstein

Barbarine Rock Pinnacle

Tannhäuser Memorial Plaque

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