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Buchschirm, Mountain summit in Rhön region, Hesse, Germany

The Buchschirm peak rises to 745 meters above sea level in the Fulda district, featuring basalt rock formations along its southwestern slope.

The pilgrimage chapel of St. Maria, constructed in 1706, holds a late Gothic statue of the Virgin Mary dating from 1851.

The Stations of the Cross path to Battenstein Chapel, established between 1755 and 1761, reflects the religious heritage of this mountain area.

The mountain summit contains several structures including an observation tower, telecommunications tower, and memorial stone from the Rhön Club Hilders branch.

The Thomas Morus House near Buchschirm functions as an educational center with camping facilities, continuing a tradition of youth camps since 1958.

Location: Hesse

Elevation above the sea: 745 m

GPS coordinates: 50.57234,10.03054

Latest update: March 20, 2025 07:58

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