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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schafstein Basalt Block Field and Viewpoint

Natural Monuments

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Schafstein Basalt Block Field and Viewpoint

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Schafstein Basalt Block Field and Viewpoint

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Kernzone des NSG Schafstein bei Wüstensachsen

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Location: Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Best Hiking Routes to Schafstein Basalt Block Field and Viewpoint

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1. View from Schafstein – Fulda Spring loop from Abtsroda

7.63km

02:09

160m

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

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2. View from Schafstein – Ulster Spring loop from Sandberg

16.1km

04:39

380m

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

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3. View from Schafstein – View of the Rhön Mountains loop from Wüstensachsen

7.80km

02:21

260m

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

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Nico

May 5, 2023

Wonderful circular route... reminded me for a moment of the old king in the Taunus with the white wall

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Söhni 🏃

October 18, 2022

The Schafstein (831 m) has been a nature reserve since 1930 and is now the core zone of the Rhön biosphere reserve. The national geotope has the largest basalt block field in the Rhön. This impressive natural wonder can only be reached on foot. The views of Wüstensachsen and Reulbach with the Milseburg in the background are simply fascinating. Narrow paths lead on the circular route through an enchanting forest, some of whose beeches are over 150 years old.

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Klaus+J

April 28, 2021

Beautiful views of the hills surrounding the Schafstein and the impressive basalt fields. The very old trees (see description on site) are impressive.

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Distance 813 m

Uphill 90 m

Downhill 70 m

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Location: Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Schafstein Basalt Block Field and Viewpoint

1. View from Schafstein – Fulda Spring loop from Abtsroda

2. View from Schafstein – Ulster Spring loop from Sandberg

3. View from Schafstein – View of the Rhön Mountains loop from Wüstensachsen

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