Steinwand (Rhön)
| Steinwand | |
|---|---|
 Steinwand from the southeast. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 646 m (2,119 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Hesse, Germany |
Geology
Steinwand is a phonolite rock formation and an outlier of the Maulkuppe massif in the Rhön Mountains. The cliff is approximately 100 m long and rises up to 25–28 m above the surrounding terrain. Its phonolite originated during the volcanic activity that shaped much of the Rhön region.[1][2]
Climbing
The Steinwand is one of the best-known climbing sites in the Rhön. Together with the nearby formations Teufelskanzel and Hintere Steinwand, it offers numerous climbing routes of varying difficulty and attracts climbers from across the region.[3]
In 2025, the Steinwand was designated a National Geotope by the Academy for Geosciences and Geotechnologies because of its geological significance within the UNESCO Rhön Biosphere Reserve.[4]
References
- ↑ "Steinwand". Rhönline. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Ein Fenster zur Erdgeschichte: Steinwand in der Hessischen Rhön als Nationales Geotop ausgezeichnet". Biosphärenreservat Rhön. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Steinwand Rhön – Kletterfelsen in der Rhön bei Poppenhausen". RhönTourist. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
- ↑ "Ein Fenster zur Erdgeschichte: Steinwand in der Hessischen Rhön als Nationales Geotop ausgezeichnet". Biosphärenreservat Rhön. Retrieved 9 June 2026.