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Natural Monuments

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Ringgau

Schäferburg Rock Formation

Natural Monuments

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Ringgau

Schäferburg Rock Formation

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Schäferburg Rock Formation

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Please check local regulations for: 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

04:13

410m

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

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2. Schäferburg Rock Formation – View from Rabenkuppe loop from Rambach

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02:33

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View from Rabenkuppe – Schäferburg Rock Formation loop from Weißenborn

11.5km

03:17

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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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 Shepherd's Castle probably got its name from the steep rock walls, which suggest a castle. However, no castle ever stood here. Nevertheless, a legend tells that the Shepherd's Castle was destroyed in a war. Only the lord's daughter is said to have escaped. On moonlit nights, one can watch a blond-haired maiden spinning and weaving a bridal veil in the King's Valley. After her work is done, she strides toward the Shepherd's Castle. However, the sound of the night watchman's horn indicates that she is late and the work must begin again on the next moonlit night. Only a hazy mist remains of her appearance.

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

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Schäferburg Rock Formation

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

2. Schäferburg Rock Formation – View from Rabenkuppe loop from Rambach

3. View from Rabenkuppe – Schäferburg Rock Formation loop from Weißenborn

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