Saxon Switzerland - Frienstein with Ida Grotto by Thomas Bugdoll

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The Frienstein, also known as the Vorderes Raubschloss, is a rock about 130 metres high in Saxon Switzerland. It is located on the northern slope of the Großer Winterberg. The Frienstein is one of the legendary Affensteine. It is an adventurous rock that is ideal for hiking and climbing. On the eastern side of the Frienstein, at the foot of the rock, is the Idagrotte - a large cave and a popular excursion destination. However, the Idagrotte can only be reached if you have a head for heights ...

The Elbe Sandstone Mountains are located in the border region between Saxony and the Czech Republic, around 50 kilometres south of Dresden. The German part of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains is also known as Saxon Switzerland - the Czech part is known as Bohemian Switzerland. The landscape, characterised by bizarre rock formations, lies south-east of Dresden on both sides of the Elbe in the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains. The Elbe Sandstone Mountains are also known as the "Grand Canyon of the East" due to the uniqueness of their rock formations.

There are many impressive and famous excursion destinations in Saxon Switzerland. Some of these include the Bastei with its impressive rock formation and the Bastei Bridge, Königstein Fortress, the Schrammsteine, the Kuhstall, the Lilienstein and the popular Malerweg hiking trail.

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