슈바이엔‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 천연기념물

그것과 비할 데 없는 색상의 놀이. 빛에 따라 강렬한 붉은색, 주황색, 그리고 회색과 이끼 낀 바위 사이를 오갑니다. 그리고 끊임없이 다양한 모양, 동굴, 통로들이 나타납니다.

아침 일찍이나 저녁에는 빛이 특히 아름답고 더 조용합니다. 저희는 정오에 갔기 때문에, 위치에 따라 바위에 빛이 강렬하거나 희미하게 비쳤습니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 멋진 자연 경험이었습니다. 튼튼한 신발을 추천합니다.

The Altschlossfelsen (also known as Eppenbrunn Castle) are a group of red sandstone rocks designated as a natural monument (ND) ND-7340-205 and a cultural monument (KD) in the municipality of Eppenbrunn in the Palatinate Forest on the border with France, and are the largest rock formation in the Palatinate. They are located on the eastern slope of the Brechenberg (406 m) near Eppenbrunn and Roppeviller at an elevation of approximately 365 m above sea level at the northeast end and 380 m above sea level at the southwest end of the rock band. The Altschlossfelsen are a group of red sandstone rocks approximately one and a half kilometers long and up to 30 meters high. The group consists of sandstone towers and walls. The Altschlossfelsen are crisscrossed by cracks and joints, some of which are wide enough to climb through. They are known primarily for their diverse weathering phenomena and rare lichens. The summit plateau can be reached from the north and south on narrow paths. There, you'll find a sparse forest and moss-covered rocks. A special lighting situation created by the sun, the "rock glow," is best seen around 7:00 p.m. in the first half of April, depending on weather conditions, vegetation, and the position of the sun. In the morning hours, the glow occurs around 8:45 a.m. Finds from the Hallstatt and Roman periods attest to earlier settlement of the rock group. In 1964, for example, shards from the La Tène period (c. 450–50 BC) were found. Traces of a medieval castle from the 11th or 12th century are found on the four main rocks. These include the remains of a stepped structure, post holes, remains of masonry, and notches for beams in the rock. A depression with a diameter of four meters is located on a rock, which may have served as a cistern. Additionally, on the southern and northern slopes around the rock formation, humped blocks, which may have originated from the structure of a former castle, as well as shards from the High Middle Ages were found in a wall groove. A more precise dating of the castle complex is difficult, as the castle was not mentioned before 1297 or later in the 1605 border description between Lorraine and the County of Hanau-Lichtenberg. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altschlossfelsen

A beautiful hiking trail along the historic rock formations near the border

A very beautiful path directly along the rocks.

Largest connected group of rocks north of the Alps, approx. 1.5 km long and over 30 meters high. A must-see

The Altschlosspfad was rightly named the most beautiful hiking trail in Germany in 2022. It leads to one of the mightiest rocks in the Palatinate Forest. The name goes back to an old castle that has long since fallen into disrepair. A good starting point is from the car park at the Hotel Kupper and follow the well-signposted path👍

There are many beautiful, impressive spots on the Altschlosspfad. Here is another one that is worth taking a closer look at 🤩