Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld
Oberelsbach
Legend of the Stone House (Steinernes Haus)
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld
Oberelsbach
Legend of the Stone House (Steinernes Haus)
Legend of the Stone House (Steinernes Haus)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 50 out of 56 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Bayerische Rhön
Location: Oberelsbach, Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Legend of the Stone House (Steinernes Haus)
- Easy
3.9
(8)
50
Old Path to Basaltsee – Basalt Lake at the Steinernes Haus loop from Ginolfs01:00
3.67km
50m
Intermediate4.8
(38)
227
Basalt Lake at the Steinernes Haus – View of Heidelstein loop from Ginolfs02:18
8.49km
120m
Expert4.8
(38)
171
Gangolfsberg Nature Trail – Block fields at Gangolfsberg loop from Oberelsbach05:02
17.1km
470m
Tips
Even if the lake is so tempting at these temperatures... stay outside!
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•July 17, 2023
The legend that is entwined around the Steinernes Haus is printed on the tablet - inclined basalt columns that once protruded from the ground and were reminiscent of a house roof.
translated by•June 29, 2023
The Stone House is not far from the basalt lake. The Stone House is a legendary basalt columnar wall that is registered as a natural monument. Lake at the “Stone House”:
translated by•October 23, 2023
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Location: Oberelsbach, Landkreis Rhön-Grabfeld, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Legend of the Stone House (Steinernes Haus)
- Easy
3.9
(8)
50
Old Path to Basaltsee – Basalt Lake at the Steinernes Haus loop from Ginolfs01:00
3.67km
50m
Intermediate4.8
(38)
227
Basalt Lake at the Steinernes Haus – View of Heidelstein loop from Ginolfs02:18
8.49km
120m
Expert4.8
(38)
171
Gangolfsberg Nature Trail – Block fields at Gangolfsberg loop from Oberelsbach05:02
17.1km
470m
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