Schnarcherklippen, Rock formation in Harz District, Germany
The Schnarcherklippen consists of two granite pinnacles reaching 671 meters above sea level, with the towers standing 25 meters high and 20 meters apart.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe visited these rocks during his third journey to the Harz in September 1784, later incorporating them into scenes of Faust I and II.
The formation's name derives from the German word 'schnarchen', meaning snoring, due to the sound produced when southeast winds pass through the rocks.
The northeastern pinnacle features an iron ladder for climbing access, while the southwestern rocks offer various climbing routes from grades I to VIIIb.
The rocks contain magnetite, causing compass needles to deflect from magnetic north, making navigation near the formation particularly challenging for hikers.
Location: Harz District
Elevation above the sea: 696 m
Made from material: granite
Part of: list of natural monuments in Harz district
GPS coordinates: 51.75440,10.66650
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50
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