ブライテンギュースバッハーフォルストの天然記念物・トップ20

The climb is a bit difficult, but you will be rewarded with a wonderful view.

The Steinerne Rinne is a rare natural phenomenon that was created by karstification. Such limestone formations are very sensitive; it takes at least a year to build up a three-millimeter-thick layer. This karst phenomenon only occurs in places where very lime-rich, carbon dioxide-rich water comes to the earth's surface.

Unique natural monument. Definitely worth seeing.

Small creatures called Querkele once lived in the Querkeles cave on the Staffelberg. They were helpful and kind to everyone. They were welcome guests with the people, because they did some work, helped with illnesses and knew advice for all difficult tasks.

A stone gully is a very rare natural phenomenon that occurs as a result of karstification. The karst phenomenon is caused by the fact that very calcareous, carbon dioxide-rich water comes to the earth's surface. The very narrow trickle of spring water flows almost 100 meters down the slope. The lime dissolved in the water is deposited and forms an artificial stone. (limestone) These limestone formations are very sensitive, the karst deposits grow up to 3 mm per year. So please don't enter, just admire.

The stepping points down to the cave are pretty smooth. Very slippery when it rains.

The Staffelberg is one of the geotopes in the district of Lichtenfels. In 2008, the Bavarian State Office for the Environment awarded it the quality seal of Bavaria's most beautiful geotopes during a ceremony.

The Querkeles cave is a small cave below the Staffelberg which can be reached via a small rocky climb.