motorway A 17: exit Pirna
... further at B 172 towards Bad Schandau
oder motorway A 17: exit Bahretal
... further at K 8732 to Krietzschwitz, then B 172 towards Bad Schandau,
approx. 1,5 km after the roundabout (Struppen/Leupoldishain): turnoff to Königstein Fortress
Meißen - Dresden - Königstein - Schöna
From Königstein station to the fortress see
Cruises with paddle steamers of the Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt:
Dresden –> Königstein
Bad Schandau –> Königstein
From the Königstein landing stage to the fortress see
at B 172 (turn-off Festung),
only 650 m footpath to the fortress
All-year open
entry and exit always possible
KWE Königstein GmbH
Phone: +49(0)35021 99 541
www.kwe-koenigstein.de
up to 1 hour: 2 €
up to 4 hours: 8 €
day ticket: 13 €
up to 4 hours: 13 €
up to 6 hours: 18 €
day ticket: 26 €
Parking for motorbikes is free of charge. Use of a locker for little money possible.
Parking directly at the fortress (barrier)
Parking fee for coaches: 10 €
Parking fee for mini busses: 8 €
free of charge for cars of handicapped people, with certificate
Parking time: 4 hours
Elevator: all-year
Panorama lift: April – October
From April to October the mini train "Festungsexpress" shuttles between the town of Königstein (timetable), the car park and the fortress
Departure from Königstein/Reißiger Platz: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. every full and half hour.
Last bus return to the town from the fortress: 5 p.m. (thereafter shuttle train as required).
The Fortress Express runs on a limited basis from November to March:
- only for the Christmas market on the Advent weekends
- and 26 / 31 December 2023
- and on winter holiday weekends - depending on the weather
Operator:
Frank Nuhn Freizeit und Tourismus e. K.
So far, NO cycle path leads up to the fortress. Possible connections from the Elberadweg:
The safe way
Our recommendation:
Cycle from Obervogelgesang to or through the village of Struppen - after leaving Struppen turn right in the direction of Leupoldishain - take the 2nd exit at the roundabout - turn left immediately afterwards (sign "Spielplatzwelt") - turn left after approx. 100 m (forest road) - cycle parallel to the B172 to the turn-off to the fortress.
The quick way
From the town of Königstein take the B172 towards Pirna
Caution - heavy traffic, permitted up to 100 km/h!
Approximately 2.5km after leaving the town, turn left to the Königstein Fortress car park, another 700 m (steep climb) to the fortress forecourt and entrance
Along woodland trails
From the town of Königstein via Alte Festungsstraße / Malerweg to the fortress forecourt or entrance. Steep ascent from Malerweg (hiking trail - red dot), old cobblestones, some steps
Suitable for mountain bikes / off-road bikes
The fortress is located on the 7th stage of the Malerweg hiking trail:
Kurort Gohrisch - Pfaffenstein - Quirl - Stadt Königstein
- Festung Königstein - Thürmsdorf - Weißig
16,6 km without side trip, walking time: 6:15 h
Königstein Fortress is located on the "Malerweg Trail" in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, a multi-day hiking tour through one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe.
Hiking trails marked with a blue bar or a red dot lead from the town of Königstein through the forest to the fortress in about 30 to 45 minutes.
blue sign: from the Protestant Church in the town of Königstein via the Malerweg to the fortress (numerous steps).
red sign: via the Alte Festungsstraße / Malerweg to the fortress (easy).
We have a selection of hiking guides and maps for Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland available for you in our museum shop.
