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Natural Monuments

Oberspreewald-Lausitz

Sandstone Formations of Bucksche Schweiz

Natural Monuments

Oberspreewald-Lausitz

Sandstone Formations of Bucksche Schweiz

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Sandstone Formations of Bucksche Schweiz

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Location: Hohenbocka, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, Germany

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June 18, 2023

Cycling

At the foot of the observation tower are the so-called glass rocks. The bizarre two to three meter high sandstone cliffs made of hardened glass sand offer an ideal picnic spot. They are reminiscent of the rock formations in Saxon Switzerland. The fine quartz sand has been quarried in the area since the 19th century and used to make colorless glass.

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February 25, 2024

Hiking

A particularly attractive hiking area is the “Bucksche Schweiz” near Hohenbocka. There is a gem here, hardened glass sand as solid sandstone. There is an approximately 25 meter high observation …

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May 6, 2024

Hiking

The Bucksche Schweiz or Hohenbockaer Schweiz is a 2.97 ha large natural monument (FND) in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district in the south of Brandenburg. In the south of the Lusatian lignite …

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Elevation 160 m

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Friday 30 October

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Hohenbocka, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, Germany

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