Karlsruhe District

Maulbronn

Old quarry with pond in Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Karlsruhe District

Old quarry with pond in Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

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Old quarry with pond in Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

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Location: Maulbronn, Enzkreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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September 10, 2020

Mountain biking

In the vicinity of the Cistercian Abbey of Maulbronn there were around ten stone quarries that played an important role in the Middle Ages. The rich sandstone deposits stretch from Elfinger Berg on the Maulbronn side to the Knittlinger Steige. Extensive yellow sandstone was quarried there, as can be seen in the description of the Maulbronn Oberamt from 1870: “On the old road to Maulbronn, about half an hour southeast of the village, four great quarries have been created, from which excellent Keuper stone was extracted and widely , to Karlsruhe. "

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Kristian

3 days ago

Hiking

Although there is no official path to this former quarry, a small trail can be found that leads directly into it. Since there are no barriers or fences here, you should not venture too close to the edge.

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Sandsteinklippe

December 17, 2023

Hiking

This old quarry is somewhat hidden "around the corner". A path leads off the main path to the destination. There is a small pond at the foot, which is probably only fed by rainwater. It certainly provides a home for some moisture-loving animals.

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