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Natural Monuments

Lower Franconia

Zeilberg Basalt Quarry

Natural Monuments

Lower Franconia

Zeilberg Basalt Quarry

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Zeilberg Basalt Quarry

Hiking

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Mountain biking

5.0

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Running

5.0

(1)

Cycling

5.0

(1)

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Naturpark Haßberge

Location: Maroldsweisach, Haßberge, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Tips

May 2, 2019

Hiking

The Bastaltabbau on the Zeilberg at Maroldsweisach attracts many visitors who want to see the extraction of volcanic eruption rock with their own eyes. On an additional eight hectares and up to 310 meters in depth (60 meters lower than at present), the opencast mine will be expanded in the next few years, a gigantic project. Every year, the Basalt Actien Company excavates up to 900,000 tonnes of rock in its volcanic crater.

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August 15, 2017

Hiking

Great for a little hike with kids.

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July 15, 2024

Hiking

-Very interesting circular route with many boards and information

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#1.

Viewpoint on Zeilberg – Zeilberg Basalt Quarry loop from Maroldsweisach

6.14km

01:47

150m

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Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#2.

Viewpoint on Zeilberg – Zeilberg Basalt Quarry loop from Maroldsweisach

7.78km

02:14

170m

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4.7

(133)

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#3.

Zeilberg Basalt Quarry – Viewpoint on Zeilberg loop from Eckartshausen

5.47km

01:33

100m

100m

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 490 m

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Location: Maroldsweisach, Haßberge, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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