The Lilienstein: the national park's logo
A table mountain that the park authority has made its own emblem.
The Lilienstein is the only table mountain on the right bank of the Elbe. It rises 415 metres (1,362 ft) above the Elbe valley, opposite Königstein Fortress, and the national park authority chose its striking silhouette as its logo.
Two paths with very different histories lead to the plateau. In 1708 Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, climbed the mountain and had steps cut into the south side for the purpose. The north ascent was only built in 1900.
At the top, visitors find several viewpoints over the Elbe valley and an inn. The national park authority's family nature trail also leads around and over the mountain.
The authority gives a clear tip for getting there: parking is prohibited on the road to the car park below the Lilienstein, and the car park fills up quickly, especially in good weather. Public transport is recommended.
National park authority: destinations and sights ↗
In numbers
- Height
- 415 m (1,362 ft)
- South ascent
- since 1708
- North ascent
- since 1900
- Opposite
- Königstein Fortress
- On the plateau
- Viewpoints and an inn
- Bus to the foot of the mountain
- Route 253 to Waltersdorf
- Train
- S-Bahn to Königstein
- Then
- Ferry to Halbestadt
