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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Ringgau

Schaeferburg Rock Formation

Natural Monuments

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Ringgau

Schaeferburg Rock Formation

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Schaeferburg Rock Formation

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Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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Location: Ringgau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. Schäferburg Limestone Cliffs – Kolonnenweg View of Treffurt loop from Weißenborn

14.2km

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Schaeferburg Rock Formation – View from the Rabenkuppe loop from Rambach

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3. View from Rabenkuppe – Ringgau District Stone Circle loop from Netra

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Nordhesse

February 16, 2024

The mountains of the Ringgau consist mainly of shell limestone, which was formed from the deposits of a shallow sea more than two hundred million years ago. When hiking on the P15 you can clearly see these deposits at the shepherd's castle that you walk over/around.

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Ronny

June 9, 2025

A stunning rock formation worth a short detour from P15. However, you'll need to be sure-footed when exploring the area, especially if you want to climb up and down the rocks.

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Daniela - danik145

June 30, 2025

The Schäferburg (Shepherd's Castle) likely got its name from the steep, towering rock faces, which suggest the presence of a castle. However, no castle ever stood here. Nevertheless, a legend tells of the Schäferburg being destroyed in a war. Only the lord's daughter is said to have escaped. On moonlit nights, one can supposedly watch a fair-haired maiden spinning and weaving a bridal veil in the Königstal (King's Valley). After finishing her work, she walks towards the Schäferburg. However, the sound of the night watchman's horn indicates that she is late and must begin her work again on the next moonlit night. Only a wisp of mist remains of her appearance.

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Ringgau, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Schaeferburg Rock Formation

1. Schäferburg Limestone Cliffs – Kolonnenweg View of Treffurt loop from Weißenborn

2. Schaeferburg Rock Formation – View from the Rabenkuppe loop from Rambach

3. View from Rabenkuppe – Ringgau District Stone Circle loop from Netra

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