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Granite Station, Steinweg

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Granite Station, Steinweg

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  • Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    February 27, 2023

    Hiking

    A station on the various themed trails, this is about the most famous rock in the region, granite.
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    July 19, 2023

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    At this station of the theme trail you will be informed about granite. There are also two small works of art there, which show how well granite is used as a material.
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    October 16, 2022

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    Granite is probably the best-known rock of the Fichtelgebirge, a granular, crystalline plutonic rock and consists mainly of: feldspar (32-64%), quartz (28-65%) and mica (3-8%).

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    Steinweg Geological Trail – Fichtelnaab Stream loop from Fichtelberg

    5.90km

    01:41

    140m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 830 m

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    Location: Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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