エムトマンスベルクの天然記念物・トップ20

Like most river sources, it's rather unspectacular, but if you're planning to cycle the Main cycle path anyway...

The Buchstein rocks are a protected natural monument and a geotope located near Bayreuth. This striking rock formation consists of sandstone from the so-called Bayreuth Formation (Rhaetian-Lias or lowest Lias). The rocks, reaching up to 10 meters in height, exhibit particularly beautiful cross-bedding, honeycomb weathering, and limonite crystallization. A popular hiking destination, the rocks are characterized by their location in the middle of a forest and constantly offer new perspectives due to weathering processes. A historic water reservoir dating from 1893 is also located nearby.

Hard to believe that this will become the Main

Near the center of Mistelbach there are several rock formations made of Rätholias sandstone, including the Viertelstein, which stands in the middle of a field.

The Rotmainquelle, beautifully situated and beautifully framed.

A mystical rock arch made of sandstone. It was built with the help of French emigrants during the French Revolution, hence the name. At the rest area right next to it, you can admire this artistic structure in peace.

The only 1.8 kilometers long tempts you not to expect much from this small hiking trail. However, the "Rhätschlucht" (Rhātschlucht), known because of its rare climate, offers some hidden peculiarities. The Salamander Valley is also a monument and is therefore a nature reserve. The sandstone gorge is of course named after the fire salamanders, which still feel at home in the Salamander Valley today due to the special climate and the swampy areas.

Great trail and beautiful rocky plateau, highly recommended.