Schafstein

Beautiful view over the Hessian and Thuringian Rhön; from Wasserkuppe and Milseburg to Frankenheim. Impressive large sea of basalt blocks.

Nice place to rest on the stones. The climbs there are very beautiful on natural trails.

A great place ... for photos ... for a break ... or just to relax. Lots of stones: o)

Very impressive. You have to see it!

Great view over the up to 40m "thick" Basaltblockmeere.

This bench is in the past... but the place is gorgeous

Beautiful bench amidst boulders. When the weather is nice you have a wonderful view. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to do that in the rain. Still a very nice place!

A small highlight just a few meters from the Wasserkuppe.

The Schafstein is a great nature reserve / geotope.
Statement on the HP of the Rhön Biosphere Reserve: "Its mighty basalt block seas, which characterize the northern and southern slopes, are among the most impressive in all of Central Europe."

A unique basalt sea with an excellent panoramic view

The hike to the Schafstein is entertaining. The ascent or descent is sometimes slippery when wet. The view of the basalt stones (block basalt) but also from above is very interesting.

Primeval trees, steep slopes with basalt boulders as far as the eye can see. This is my short description for this almost 832m high mountain. From a distance it looks inconspicuous. But the tour on the plateau and the distant views are extremely impressive. For me one of the most beautiful places in the Rhön.

The Schafstein (831 m) has been a nature reserve since 1930 and is now the core zone of the Rhön biosphere reserve. The national geotope has the largest basalt block field in the Rhön. This impressive natural wonder can only be reached on foot. The views of Wüstensachsen and Reulbach with the Milseburg in the background are simply fascinating. Narrow paths lead on the circular route through an enchanting forest, some of whose beeches are over 150 years old.

Wonderful detour that you should definitely make.

A highlight off the beaten track

The detour from the Guckaiseeweg to the sheep stone was surprising with its "old" forest and the good information about geology

Great paths, great place, great views

One of the top highlights in the region, not nearly as crowded as the Wasserkuppe, great trails and views.

Great ways up on natural paths. Beautiful view of the valley and the boulder seas.

A beautiful view with the opportunity to learn something about the formation of the Rhön (but is not mandatory ;-))

The Schafstein is one of the many highlights in the Rhön. Impressive view - must be visited.

Nice view over the stone sea and into the valley

It is said that under the stones lies the ice of the Ice Age.

Unique block dump. Geologically well discussed on the boards.