Germany
Saxony
Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains
Hohnstein
Berken-von-der-Duba-Wacht Rock Formation
Germany
Saxony
Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains
Hohnstein
Berken-von-der-Duba-Wacht Rock Formation
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 58 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Nationalpark-Kernzone
Location: Hohnstein, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany
The "Berken-von-der-Duba-Wacht" was probably an outpost of Hohnstein Castle.
"The noble family Berka von Dubá and Lipa (Birke von Dauba and Leipa, also Berken von der Duba; Czech: Berkové z Dubé) was an important prehistoric noble family in Bohemia and Moravia, a branch of the Lords of Dauba, related to the Lords Krinecky von Ronow , whose origins are lost in the legends of North Bohemia and Saxony..." (Source Wikipedia)
February 20, 2024
Small cowshed
The narrow, easily accessible climbing path (black triangle) to the Kleiner Kuhstall is a bit out of the way and the rock gate itself also seems to enjoy the peace and seclusion. However, standing in front of the massive rock formation is a sublime experience.
If you want to “conquer” it, you can crawl through it depending on your height.
March 11, 2024
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