Steinerne Agnes

The Steinerne Agnes rises 20 meters from the ground as a pillar of Ramsau dolomite rock in the Lattengebirge mountain range at 1305 meters elevation.

First climbed in 1929 by M. Hartmann and M. Bode, this rock formation received national geotope status in 2006 for its geological significance.

Local folklore tells of Agnes, a pious dairy maid who turned to stone to escape the advances of the devil, giving the formation its name.

Four marked trails lead to the formation, with the main route starting from Hallthurm parking lot requiring a 2.5-hour steep hike through forest paths.

The rock layers display different resistances to weathering, creating a mushroom-shaped pinnacle that measures 10 meters in width.

Location: Bischofswiesen

Elevation above the sea: 1,305 m

Length: 20 m

Width: 10 m

Website: https://lfu.bayern.de/geologie/geotope_schoensten/25

GPS coordinates: 47.68669,12.90862

Latest update: March 31, 2025 09:34