Talwächter, Rock climbing formation in Rathen, Germany.
The Talwächter stands 241.3 meters above sea level, featuring an L-shaped base with a broad northeastern wing connecting to a narrower southeastern section.
First documented in 1592 as Feldstein in Matthias Oeder's Saxon land survey, the formation received its current name Talwächter, meaning Valley Guardian, in 1823.
The rock formation represents one of the earliest climbing peaks in Saxon Switzerland, with Otto Ufer completing the first ascent using artificial aids in 1874.
The climbing routes on Talwächter include various difficulty levels, with the Schusterweg rated at grade II and the Schwarzriß reaching grade V on the Saxon scale.
The summit contains a peak register and offers nearly 20 different climbing routes with numerous variants around its 50-meter-high sandstone walls.
Location: Rathen
GPS coordinates: 50.96307,14.08290
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:28
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