Aeolus Rock
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 728 out of 734 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura
Tips
The Temple of Aeolus stood on the rock dedicated to the wind god Aeolus, accessible only via two rock bridges. The temple collapsed during a severe thunderstorm in 1830.The stairs leading up to the top are dilapidated and are now closed.
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•May 29, 2025
The Aeolus Tower was named after the Greek god of the wind, the pavilion fell from the Aeolus rock during a thunderstorm on May 25, 1830. The stairs up to the natural stone base are locked.
translated by•September 13, 2020
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