--- title: "Winterstein (Hinteres Raubschloss)" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/winterstein-behind-robbery-lock" description: "The Winterstein is located at the back of the Saxon Switzerland National Park and is also known as Hinteres Raubschloss. It is a freestanding sandstone rock with traces of earlier buildings.There was a small fortification on the summit in the Middle Ages. Steps carved into the rock, beam bearings and remains of walls are still visible. These remains are among the few surviving examples of medieval castle use in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.The ascent is via narrow paths, metal ladders and exposed rock edges. The paths are unsecured and require absolute surefootedness and a head for heights.On reaching the top, there is a wide view over the Großer Zschand and the undeveloped forest landscape of the national park. The location on the isolated rocky plateau makes the place particularly impressive." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1461016/afb9dcad6cb1a6288324a8f5d37f0e9227ccf2939864be9a6a7dced14ceb7052/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Winterstein (Hinteres Raubschloss) ================================== - Viewpoint/viewing tower Sunrise over mist-covered mountains with rocks and trees flooded with warm, golden light. Dawn over mist-covered, wooded hills and rocks. A free-standing rocky spur in Saxon Switzerland with the remains of a medieval castle complex. The Winterstein is located at the back of the Saxon Switzerland National Park and is also known as Hinteres Raubschloss. It is a freestanding sandstone rock with traces of earlier buildings. There was a small fortification on the summit in the Middle Ages. Steps carved into the rock, beam bearings and remains of walls are still visible. These remains are among the few surviving examples of medieval castle use in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The ascent is via narrow paths, metal ladders and exposed rock edges. The paths are unsecured and require absolute surefootedness and a head for heights. On reaching the top, there is a wide view over the Großer Zschand and the undeveloped forest landscape of the national park. The location on the isolated rocky plateau makes the place particularly impressive. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers The Winterstein lookout is in principle always open. Please note: The Winterstein Viewpoint is located in the National Park. This means that only marked paths may be used in the core zone! Fines may be imposed for violations. Read more Price info Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Winterstein lookout. Read more Eligibility - for Groups Payment methods Entrance Free Contact person Tourist-Information Seidenblumenstadt Sebnitz**Tourist-Information Seidenblumenstadt Sebnitz** Markt 9 01855 Sebnitz This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Nature discovery trail - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Museum/art collection Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower Contact **Tourist-Information Seidenblumenstadt Sebnitz** Markt 9 01855 Sebnitz - OT Ottendorf