Greifensteine, Natural monument and summit in Zwönitz, Germany.
The Greifensteine consists of seven granite rock towers reaching 731 meters in elevation within the Ore Mountains region of Saxony.
The area contained thirteen rock formations until the early 20th century, when granite quarrying operations reduced the number to seven by 1923.
The natural rock formations serve as a backdrop for an outdoor theater, connecting geological features with performing arts in the Ore Mountains.
Visitors can climb stairs to reach observation points on the highest rock, offering views across multiple towns including Geyer and Ehrenfriedersdorf.
The rocks contain over fifty different mineral varieties, including andalusite, beryl, and various garnets, making it significant for mineralogical studies.
Location: Ehrenfriedersdorf
Elevation above the sea: 731.7 m
Address: Greifensteine, 09427 Ehrenfriedersdorf, Germany 09419 Ehrenfriedersdorf 09419 Ehrenfriedersdorf
GPS coordinates: 50.64928,12.93017
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:27
Saxony offers remote locations away from tourist paths. The region features medieval villages, natural areas and cultural sites. Kriebstein and Moritzburg castles display German architecture from different periods. The Elbe Sandstone Mountains contain granite formations and hiking trails. Königstein Fortress stands above the Elbe River. Technical monuments like the Göltzschtal Bridge and historical museums complete the offer.
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Rittergut Thum
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