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Thorwaldstein

Thorwaldstein is a peak in , . Thorwaldstein is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Pravčická brána and Raumberg.

Photo: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a narrow rock formation in in the , approx. 3 km northeast of . With a span of 26.5 metres, an inside height of 16 metres, 8 metre maximum width and 3 metre arch, it is the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe, and one of the most striking nature monuments in the .

Peak
Photo: Dr. Bernd Gross, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a mountain of , southeastern .

Peak
Photo: Zitronenpresse, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The , also called the Hinteres Raubschloss, is an isolated, elongated rock massif in the hinterland of in East Germany. On the summit there was once a medieval castle, also called , of which remains such as rebates for timber beams, hewn-out steps and cisterns are still visible.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bohemian Switzerland National Park and Hinterhermsdorf.

Photo: gravitat-OFF, CC BY 2.0.
Bohemian Switzerland, also known as Czech Switzerland, is a nature region in the in the northwestern , protected as a .

Village
Photo: Dr. Bernd Gross, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a village.

Village
Photo: Mangan, CC BY 2.5.
is a village.

Thorwaldstein

Latitude
50.8987° or 50° 53′ 56″ north
Longitude
14.3188° or 14° 19′ 8″ east
Open location code
9F2PV8X9+FG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 251875118
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Open­Street­Map feature
sport=­climbing
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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