Blue Stone" basalt crater" – Basalt columns at Basaltkrater, Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Oberirsen

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Blue Stone" basalt crater" – Basalt columns at Basaltkrater, Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Oberirsen

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Blue Stone" basalt crater" – Basalt columns at Basaltkrater, Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Oberirsen

01:57

6.94km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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3.44 km

Blauer Stein Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This shelter with barbecue area is located near the blue stone.

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3.53 km

Blue Stone" basalt crater"

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The Blue Stone near Leuscheid is an impressive natural monument. The angular, partly meter-high columns of the basalt crater were created by volcanic activity.

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3.56 km

Basalt columns at Basaltkrater, Naturpark Bergisches Land

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A geological peculiarity from the old volcanic times can be seen here: the basalt steles that can be seen at this point have been given the name "The Pillars of …

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3.59 km

Basalt Columns 'Blaue Steine'

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I wouldn't have created it as a racing bike highlight of all things, but it's definitely worth a detour, push if necessary.

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3.92 km

Basalt Crater 'Blauer Stein' Hiking Car Park

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Spacious car park just 3 minutes' walk from the "Blauer Stein" basalt crater

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4.17 km

Windeck picnic station

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4.17 km

Shelter at Blauer Stein with a view of the basalt crater

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Free geology lessons. Ideal for a break with a beautiful view of the landscape.

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5.80 km

View of Oberbergisches Land

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Simply a magnificent view.

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6.94 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.47 km

243 m

175 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

1.52 km

1.32 km

549 m

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Thursday 8 October

12°C

6°C

97 %

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March 27, 2025,Weiter Blick ins Oberbergische – Blauer Stein Runde von Kuchhausen

An easy circular hike with plenty of benches. The highlight is the "Blue Stone" basalt crater.

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Blue Stone" basalt crater" – Basalt columns at Basaltkrater, Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Oberirsen

Blauer Stein Shelter

Blue Stone" basalt crater"

Basalt columns at Basaltkrater, Naturpark Bergisches Land

Basalt Columns 'Blaue Steine'

Basalt Crater 'Blauer Stein' Hiking Car Park

Windeck picnic station

Shelter at Blauer Stein with a view of the basalt crater

View of Oberbergisches Land

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