A wonderful 2km riverside walk from Königstein proper (cross under the railway line and then hook a left onto the river embankment) takes you to this popular family-run Saxon restaurant with outdoor tables and hearty traditional fare.
Kleine Einkehr
Saxon Switzerland
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16.39 MILES
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16.25 MILES
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Militärhistorisches Museum Dresden
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16.39 MILES
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16.25 MILES
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