--- title: Adalbert Stifter Monument in the Czech Republic on the Plöckenstein Mountain url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000719/adalbert-stifter-monument.html" description: Only accessible on foot - walking time 2 hours from the Oberschwarzenberg car park (for one route). Bohemian Forest holiday region in the border triangle of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. date: 2017-05-03 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Adalbert Stifter Monument in the Czech Republic on the Plöckenstein Mountain Adalbert Stifter monument =========================== Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207803/2240E9543C496AED2300EBE964066E63B3B2C920762EF9521FAE41A7F2D83CDA/adalbertstifterdenkmaltvbmuehlviertelspitzl-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207804/3F20AD8C7CDEEBE930B76ADC8E04644A305124AC1992BF58DD1611D71E2523B2/inschrift-am-sockel-des-adalbert-stifter-denkmals.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/207805/AA3FEE881DA62E1140364E5A722B18D09064C91D04B01D1BE6030977ACA5D567/adalbert-stifter-denkmal.jpg) © Open copyright © Johannes Auer Close copyright [ ![Winter panorama around the obelisk by Adalbert Stifter.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207802/466A473F34F6DC037A0A21040F94FE0F42CF95264ABC91FDBECAD368D5FD3508/panormabild-adalbert-stifter-denkmal.jpg "Winter panorama around the obelisk by Adalbert Stifter. (© Johannes Auer)") View panorama ](#panoramaId_207802) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Spitzl Close copyright [ ![Photo TVB Mühlviertel/Spitzl: Stifter monument](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207803/2240E9543C496AED2300EBE964066E63B3B2C920762EF9521FAE41A7F2D83CDA/adalbertstifterdenkmaltvbmuehlviertelspitzl-jpg.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Spitzl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207803/2240E9543C496AED2300EBE964066E63B3B2C920762EF9521FAE41A7F2D83CDA/adalbertstifterdenkmaltvbmuehlviertelspitzl-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Johannes Auer Close copyright [ ![Inscription on the base of a granite obelisk in winter.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207804/3F20AD8C7CDEEBE930B76ADC8E04644A305124AC1992BF58DD1611D71E2523B2/inschrift-am-sockel-des-adalbert-stifter-denkmals.jpg "© CC-BY, Johannes Auer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207804/3F20AD8C7CDEEBE930B76ADC8E04644A305124AC1992BF58DD1611D71E2523B2/inschrift-am-sockel-des-adalbert-stifter-denkmals.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Johannes Auer Close copyright [ ![Granite obelisk with winter landscape in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/207805/AA3FEE881DA62E1140364E5A722B18D09064C91D04B01D1BE6030977ACA5D567/adalbert-stifter-denkmal.jpg "© CC-BY, Johannes Auer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/207805/AA3FEE881DA62E1140364E5A722B18D09064C91D04B01D1BE6030977ACA5D567/adalbert-stifter-denkmal.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. × Winter panorama around the obelisk by Adalbert Stifter. | © Johannes Auer pets allowed - 4164 Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-%2C%204164%20Schwarzenberg%20am%20B%C3%B6hmerwald "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=-%2C%204164%20Schwarzenberg%20am%20B%C3%B6hmerwald "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.7765546517226&lon=13.8574301367188&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) In honour of the great Šumava poet, a monument was erected on the lake wall of Lake Plöckenstein in 1876-77. 15 metre high granite obelisk. Only accessible on foot - walking time 2 hours from the Oberschwarzenberg car park (one way). An identity card or passport (not a driving licence!) is required to continue the walk to Plöckensteinersee, which takes about 1/2 hour. The monument consists of a 14.5 metre high obelisk made of granite. Adalbert Stifter's name and a tribute are inscribed on the front of the stone. Two quotations from his works are inscribed on the sides of the stone. The date of construction is inscribed on the side facing the lake. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Adalbert Stifter monument** - 4164 Schwarzenberg am Böhmerwald Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 200 ](tel:+43507263200) E-Mail [boehmerwald@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at/](https://www.muehlviertel.at/ "New window") https://www.muehlviertel.at/ --- **Contact person** Tourismusverband Mühlviertel – Informationsbüro Böhmerwald Dreisesselbergstraße 18/1 4160 Aigen-Schlägl Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 200 ](tel:+43507263200) Fax machine +43 5 7890 - 115 E-Mail [boehmerwald@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at](https://www.muehlviertel.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English Czech [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Depending on snow conditions. - always open (24/7) - open to the public - Can only be viewed from outside [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ferienregion Böhmerwald Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/207971/06DF8DD7E8CF9E185AE5567245DF2D651BEDA2DE754D1204693107A7C1717962/ploeckensteiner-see-in-tschechien.jpg "Ploeckensteiner See in Tschechien (© Copyright: Ferienregion Böhmerwald)") Lake Plöckenstein in the Czech Republic ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/food-and-drink/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000934/lake-ploeckenstein-in-the-czech-republic.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Leitner Fotografie Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/215173/C2CD93FC944894AA86CAAD594260E11536031892002FA05B8F8B9E9242A2EF77/ploeckenstein.jpg "Plöckenstein (© Copyright: Leitner Fotografie)") Plöckenstein 1.379 m ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/food-and-drink/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015030/ploeckenstein-1-379-m.html) 1. 2. 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