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Glowing Lichens on Altschlossfelsen

Glowing Lichens on Altschlossfelsen

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Glowing Lichens on Altschlossfelsen

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Location: Eppenbrunn, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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oscargynko

July 31, 2025

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These lichen formations were very striking; they certainly seemed to glow.

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Peter

July 27, 2025

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Very beautiful lichens that appear to glow green-yellow. These can also be found on a rock near Dahn.

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🦣 𝕸𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖚𝖙 𝕱𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖐 🏒🥅👨🏼‍🚒🚒

October 16, 2025

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The Altschlossfelsen (also known as Eppenbrunn Castle) are a group of red sandstone rocks designated as a natural monument (ND) ND-7340-205 and a cultural monument (KD) in the municipality of …

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Elevation 370 m

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Location: Eppenbrunn, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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