Winterstein (Saxon Switzerland)

Winterstein
Hinteres Raubschloss

Foundations of the ruined castle on the Winterstein
Elevation 390 m above sea level (HN) (1,279.5 ft)
Location
Winterstein

Saxony

Range Elbe Sandstone Mountains
Coordinates 50°54′38″N 14°16′48″E / 50.9104528°N 14.2798694°ECoordinates: 50°54′38″N 14°16′48″E / 50.9104528°N 14.2798694°E
Geology
Type Sandstone
rock massif

The Winterstein, also called the Hinteres Raubschloss, is an isolated, elongated rock massif in the hinterland of Saxon Switzerland in East Germany. On the summit there was once a medieval castle, also called Winterstein, of which remains such as rebates for timber beams, hewn-out steps and cisterns are still visible.

Location and area

The Winterstein is located in the almost unpopulated hinterland of Saxon Switzerland above the dry valley of the Großer Zschand with the crags of the Bärfangwänden in front of it. A few kilometres to the east along the Großer Zschand is the Zeughaus ("armoury"). West of the Winterstein runs the Kleiner Zschand valley, overshadowed by the massif of the Großer Winterberg. Immediately in front of the rock massif to the south is the free-standing climbing pinnacle of Wintersteinwächter.

Map of the Winterstein

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