ガンゴルフスベルク-ヘプベルクの天然記念物・トップ20

The trail offers an excellent opportunity to discover and understand the diverse nature of the Rhön. The trail leads through dense forests and past fascinating geological formations. Particularly noteworthy is the section from the basalt prism wall, which leads over hill and dale and offers a real adventure for hikers of all ages. There are numerous informative boards along the trail that provide insights into the different types of nature and the unique landscapes of the Rhön, such as raised bogs, mountain meadows and semi-natural forests. These educational boards make the nature trail a valuable educational resource that is both entertaining and educational. The trail is particularly attractive for families with children as it is easy to walk and offers plenty of opportunities to explore and enjoy nature. Local rangers can also be booked for guided tours to gain an even deeper understanding of the flora, fauna and geology of the region. At the top of the Gangolfsberg are the remains of an old rampart, which adds an additional historical context to the natural experience. The view from the summit offers a breathtaking view of the Rhön, which unfolds its own beauty in every season.

A mighty rock. Legend of the Devil's Cellar: When the Rhön was still pagan, the devil still felt like the master of the area. But then Saint Kilian came to the country, preached Christianity, and many were baptized. This made the devil terribly angry. When work began on building a church in the valley, the devil became so angry that he dragged all the stones that had been brought to build the church up to the Gangolfsberg and joined them together to form a grotto so tightly that no one could separate them. When people noticed this, they drew a cross on every building stone. The devil had to leave it alone. But the stones that he had brought up previously formed the Devil's Church. The devil lived hidden in this Devil's Church, which was actually just a dark cave, and continued to cause mischief on earth. Unsuspecting farmers, berry pickers, and hard-working forest workers had to make his acquaintance. He offered the good people money to win them over to his schemes and to lead them astray. One day, however, someone confided in a priest because he had a bad conscience. That same day, some brave men set out with the priest to drive the devil out of his hiding place with prayers and holy water. And so it happened. The cave smelled of sulphur and when the priest sprayed the holy water, the devil came out of the cave cursing loudly and has not been seen since. That is why the place is still called the Devil's Cellar today and sometimes it is said that it still smells of sulphur today.

The place is behind the Schweinfurter Haus. However, the path there is no longer the best and has some big holes.

A slightly different staircase... definitely a challenge when it's wet

Concentration, good shoes and sure-footedness are required here. Open your eyes and slow down.

The path lives up to its name, you have to be really careful. Especially when the stones are wet.

Non-slip shoes with good traction are helpful here.

This impressive path leads to or from the basalt prism wall - made of basalt prisms 🙃