Alexander's Stone in the Küsnachter Tobel

Alexander's Stone in the Küsnachter Tobel

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Alexander's Stone in the Küsnachter Tobel

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Location: Küsnacht (ZH), Meilen, Zurich, Switzerland

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February 13, 2019

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The mighty boulder was transported here over 20,000 years ago by the Linth Glacier from the Glarus Alps - an incredible journey. Now it is immovable and impressive in the middle of Küsnachter Tobel.

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Matto

June 30, 2020

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I was fascinated that there are over 40 types of moss on the stone.

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Karin

September 11, 2021

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Taveyannaz sandstone from the Glarus Alps. Named after Dr. Alexander Wettstein (patron of Zurich geology).

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Elevation 520 m

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Location: Küsnacht (ZH), Meilen, Zurich, Switzerland

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