Naturschutzgebiet Pfaffenstein
Naturschutzgebiet Pfaffenstein is in Königstein, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Saxony. Naturschutzgebiet Pfaffenstein is situated nearby to the peak Peterskirche, as well as near Buchfinkenturm.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Pfaffenstein and Aussichtsturm Pfaffenstein.
Pfaffenstein
Peak
Photo: Zp, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Aussichtsturm Pfaffenstein
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Norbert Kaiser, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Aussichtsturm Pfaffenstein is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 280 metres east of Naturschutzgebiet Pfaffenstein.
Barbarine
Peak
Photo: Huhu19, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Barbarine is the best-known free-standing rock formation in the German part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It is a rock pinnacle, 42.7 metres high, and is the symbol of Saxon Switzerland. It was first climbed on 19 September 1905.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pfaffendorf and Gohrisch.
Gohrisch
Village
Photo: Dirk Schmidt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Gohrisch is a village, which is situated 2½ km northeast of Naturschutzgebiet Pfaffenstein.
Cunnersdorf
Village
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Cunnersdorf is a village, which is situated 3 km southeast of Naturschutzgebiet Pfaffenstein.
Naturschutzgebiet Pfaffenstein
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- Categories: information and tourism
- Location: Königstein, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Saxon Switzerland, Saxony, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.89879° or 50° 53′ 56″ northLongitude
14.07662° or 14° 4′ 36″ eastOpen location code
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