Natalie Stichova was enjoying the sights and sounds of Germany and doing what many often do, snapping pics that captures the moment.

But the 23-year-old tragically fell to her death down a 260ft mountain on August 15, while trying to take a selfie near a German castle that was the inspiration behind the iconic Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty movie.

A friend said that Stichova was standing close to the edge of the Neuschwanstein Castle, and ultimately slipped and could not rebound

“She fell from a height of about 80 meters (262ft). We will never find out whether she slipped or whether a piece of the rock edge broke off.”

The Czech gymnast was with two friends and her boyfriend, the Daily Mail reports. She was declared dead six days later.

Stichova’s mother said on Instagram: “She was amazing, we all loved her so much and we will never stop loving her. 

“I am proud that you were my daughter, my dream girl. You taught me so much. I wish you could teach me more.”

“Natalia spread smiles throughout her short life, and that is how we will remember her forever,” her club, Sokol Pribram Sports Gymnastics, said in a statement.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and close friends, sending them strength and support.”