Wartturm, Rock formation in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Germany
The Wartturm rises 20 meters above the Elbe River, presenting a distinct sandstone structure near the Bastei rock formation in Saxon Switzerland.
The first recorded climb of Wartturm occurred on March 23, 1894, when mountaineers Oscar Schuster, Friedrich Meurer, and Paul Müller ascended via the Old Way.
The formation serves as a central point for German climbing traditions, with specific routes and techniques developed according to Saxon climbing rules.
Access to Wartturm requires climbing experience, with certain sections remaining closed after the 2000 rockfall that removed 800 tons of sandstone.
During the significant rockfall of November 22, 2000, approximately 450 cubic meters of rock fell 75 meters, making it the largest such event since 1961.
Location: Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge
GPS coordinates: 50.96100,14.06700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:12
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