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Wonsees

Aeolus Rock

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Aeolus Rock

Recommended by 750 hikers out of 759

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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    1. 🏛️ Felsengarten Sanspareil – Aeolus Rock loop from Großenhül

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    May 29, 2025

    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.

    Translated by Google •

      September 13, 2020

      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.

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        June 30, 2020

        The Aeolus Tower used to be at the top

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          Location: Wonsees, Landkreis Kulmbach, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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