Lilienstein
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| Lilienstein | |
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 Lilienstein at sunset | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 415.2 m (1,362 ft) |
| Coordinates | 50°55′52″N 14°05′05″E / 50.931111°N 14.084722°E |
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| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Table |
| Rock type | Sandstone |
Lilienstein is a highly distinctive mountain in Saxon Switzerland, in Saxony, southeastern Germany, and was once the site of a Bohemian castle. It is one of the few table mountains on the east of the river Elbe and constitutes the symbol of the Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Name
[edit]The name is not related to the flower lily (German: Lilie) but is probably derived from St. Gilgen or St. Ilgen (earlier names of the mountain were "Ylgenstein" und "Illgenstein"). These names refer to Saint Giles.
Location
[edit]The Lilienstein is located 15 km east of Pirna and 5 km west of Bad Schandau. It overlooks the river Elbe, which forms a 180° loop around the mountain. The Königstein Fortress is located opposite on the left bank of the river.
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