Barbarine, Rock formation near Pfaffendorf, Germany
The Barbarine is a 42-meter sandstone needle that stands at the foot of Pfaffenstein mountain in Saxon Switzerland National Park.
In 1905, climbers Rudolf Fehrmann and Oliver Perry-Smith made the first documented ascent of the Barbarine sandstone formation.
A local tale tells of a girl named Barbara who turned to stone after her mother cursed her for picking blueberries instead of attending church.
The formation became a protected geological monument in 1977 after lightning damage in 1944 required extensive restoration work to prevent collapse.
Annual safety inspections of the Barbarine require specialized climbers to assess the stability of this natural rock pillar.
Location: Pfaffendorf
Elevation above the sea: 390 m
GPS coordinates: 50.89860,14.08170
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:15
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