Scharfenstein (Lusatian Mountains)
| Scharfenstein (Sharp Stone) | |
|---|---|
 The Scharfenstein (Sharp Stone) with staircase to the lookout | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 569.4 m (1,868 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 50°50′27″N 14°45′29.5″E / 50.84083°N 14.758194°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Saxony, Germany |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Sandstone |
The Scharfenstein (English: Sharp Stone; Upper Sorbian: Wótry kamjeń) is a rock formation approximately 25 metres high situated in the Lusatian Mountains. The mountain has an elevation of 569 metres[2] and is located in the southeastern German state of Saxony.[3] Due to its distinctive shape, it is also known locally as the "Upper-Lusatian Matterhorn."[3] The rock can be accessed via ladders and a staircase from the south and is considered one of the most famous lookouts in the Zittau Mountains.
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References
- ^ "Scharfenstein". Wikidata. Wikimedia Foundation. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ^ "Scharfenstein". Wikidata. Wikimedia Foundation. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ^ a b "Zittau Mountains Nature Preserve - Upper Lusatia". Saxony Tourism. Saxon Switzerland Tourism. Retrieved 2025-10-23.