Dost, Nature reserve in Floß, Germany

Dost is a nature reserve near Floß that features the Girnitz stream flowing through a landscape of massive granite blocks. These stones vary in size and are scattered along the streambed, creating a distinctive geological setting.

The area was protected in 1937 and preserves a landscape shaped over millennia by weathering and glacial processes. These geological forces created the arrangement of granite blocks seen today.

The granite formations here bear local names like Teufelsbutterfass, which are rooted in regional folklore and stories. These rocks shape how people perceive and experience this place today.

The reserve is accessible via marked hiking trails that mainly start from the marketplace in Floß and lead through Boxdorf. The paths are suitable for regular visitors and offer various ways to explore the area.

The Girnitz stream is itself listed by the Bavarian State Office for the Environment as a valuable geotope, number 374R005. The granite blocks it carries and deposits are round, ranging from about 50 centimetres to 5 metres across.