The most prominent table mountain near Königstein
A flat plateau, almost vertical rock faces, a wooded base and open countryside all around. The 415-metre-high Lilienstein is a striking sight Once you have climbed it, you can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the entire Elbe Sandstone Mountains from the top. The Bergbaude is open in the summer months.
Caspar David Friedrich was also fascinated and drew the only table mountain on the right bank of the Elbe from various perspectives. Views from Rathen and Prossen have survived. Whether he also captured the breathtaking view from the summit over the Elbe valley with paper and pencil cannot be said with certainty. In a sepia from 1835, the Lilienstein makes one last major appearance in Friedrich's work - as the otherworldly destination of an arduous journey through life.
(Winter) hiking tips:
The Lilienstein as a photo spot:
As the Lilienstein is comparatively high, the chances are very good that you will find yourself above the sea of fog at the viewpoints.
Best time: Sunrise
Motifs: East corner (at or a little next to the obelisk) and West corner (to the left of the south ascent)
Starting point:
Public transport: S-Bahn S1 to Königstein, cross over with the ferry, then approx. 60-minute ascent
Parking: Hikers' car park at Lilienstein, then 30-minute ascent
Caspar David Friedrich was also fascinated and drew the only table mountain on the right bank of the Elbe from various perspectives. Views from Rathen and Prossen have survived. Whether he also captured the breathtaking view from the summit over the Elbe valley with paper and pencil cannot be said with certainty. In a sepia from 1835, the Lilienstein makes one last major appearance in Friedrich's work - as the otherworldly destination of an arduous journey through life.
(Winter) hiking tips:
- Königstein: Hike to the Lilienstein
- Wheelchair tour: Once around the Lilienstein
- Hinauf zum Lilienstein
The Lilienstein as a photo spot:
As the Lilienstein is comparatively high, the chances are very good that you will find yourself above the sea of fog at the viewpoints.
Best time: Sunrise
Motifs: East corner (at or a little next to the obelisk) and West corner (to the left of the south ascent)
Starting point:
Public transport: S-Bahn S1 to Königstein, cross over with the ferry, then approx. 60-minute ascent
Parking: Hikers' car park at Lilienstein, then 30-minute ascent
