Record SL-549173 · Wikidata Q2231275
Mt. Sharpstone
No list classifications
Elevation
569
m
1,867 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
50.8408° N,
14.7582° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Scharfenstein (English: Sharp Stone; Upper Sorbian: Wótry kamjeń) is a rock formation approximately 25 metres high situated in the Lusatian Mountains. The mountain has an elevation of 569 metres and is located in the southeastern German state of Saxony. Due to its distinctive shape, it is also known locally as the "Upper-Lusatian Matterhorn." The rock can be accessed via ladders and a staircase from the south and is considered one of the most famous lookouts in the Zittau Mountains.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandhöhe | 596 m | SW 203° | 0.7 km |
| Potter | 582 m | N 5° | 0.9 km |
| Tinker Rock | 510 m | E 70° | 1.0 km |
| Oybin | 515 m | W 291° | 1.1 km |
| Ziegelberg | 541 m | SW 222° | 1.5 km |
| Anthill Rock | 576 m | NW 322° | 1.6 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwanderweg Zittau – Wernigerode (Sachsen Ost) | nwn | 513.6 km | — |
| Oberlausitzer Bergweg (Abschnitt: Zittau – Valtenberg) | rwn | 108.0 km | — |