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King_Golo Says: The Himmelsleiter ("ladder to heaven") is a very interesting part of Kuhstall. It's a very narrow passage through the rocks which seems to lead directly up to heaven. In some parts, it may be as narrow as 50 or 60cm! Steep stairs lead through the rock, but when you have...
King_Golo Says: Kuhstall is another popular rock formation in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The name is translated to "cowshed" - and interestingly, the rocks were once used as a cowshed when the weather suddenly changed. But don't ask me, why on earth they let their cattle graze up on that...
King_Golo Says: The Bastei (engl. bastion) is the most popular tourist spot in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Located conveniently just outside the town of Pirna, basically every tourist bus stops here, drops off hordes of people and picks them up again after they enjoyed their bit of the...
King_Golo Says: Lilienstein Rock is one the most beautiful places in Saxony, a giant rock located next to River Elbe in the beautiful Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Mountains). Climbing up demands some strength but is worth all effort. You'll have a magnificent view from up there over...
King_Golo Says: This is a very serious thing: The NPD (National Democratic Party of Germany), a very right-wing party, is strongest in the area around Pirna - i.e. the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. While you're very unlikely to run into skinheads and neo-Nazis in the touristy places, be careful...
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Lilienstein Rock is one the most beautiful places in Saxony, a giant rock located next to River Elbe in the beautiful Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone...
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Rough Mountains in an Incomparable Setting
Close to the German-Czech border, River Elbe flows through the so-called Elbsandsteingebirge, a hilly region of rough sandstone rocks. This region is one of the most beautiful places in Saxony and a...
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