Pfaffenstein, Mountain summit in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Germany
The Pfaffenstein sandstone mountain rises to 434.6 meters, featuring vertical cliffs, numerous climbing paths, and extensive hiking trails across its terrain.
The mountain's tourism infrastructure developed from 1891, with the installation of a metal observation tower in 1904 replacing the original wooden structure from 1894.
Local folklore tells of Barbara, who skipped church to gather blueberries on the mountain, leading to her transformation into the 43-meter Barbarine rock formation.
The mountain features over 30 designated climbing peaks, marked hiking paths of varying difficulties, and a restaurant facility open throughout the climbing season.
The Barbarine rock pillar, closed to climbers since 1975 for preservation, stands as a geological monument and represents a defining symbol of Saxon Switzerland.
Location: Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
Elevation above the sea: 434.6 m
GPS coordinates: 50.89910,14.08024
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:54
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