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Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Saxon Switzerland

View of Königstein Fortress

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Saxon Switzerland

View of Königstein Fortress

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View of Königstein Fortress

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Location: Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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Markus

November 5, 2024

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Königstein Fortress is one of the largest mountain fortresses in Europe and is perched on a table mountain in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, above the town of Königstein of the same name. With an area of 9.5 hectares and an elevation of 240 meters above the Elbe, the fortress has a long history that dates back to the Late Bronze Age, while military use began in the 11th century and developed over the centuries with numerous structural extensions, including the deepest castle well in Europe.

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Sven Grimm

January 9, 2023

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There is an impressive view of the fortress from the ferry or from the opposite bank. It is impressive what has been created there by human hands and blends impressively into the landscape.

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Christoph

June 9, 2025

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A steep climb, lots of stairs. But the view over the Elbe is worth it!

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Location: Saxon Switzerland, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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