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

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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

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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 …

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

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2. Schäferburg Limestone Cliffs – View from the Rabenkuppe loop from Weißenborn

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

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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 Graburg

2. Schäferburg Limestone Cliffs – View from the Rabenkuppe loop from Weißenborn

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

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