Adalbert Stifter monument

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 ...