Stuttgart District

Ostfildern

Scharnhausen Volcanic Vent

Stuttgart District

Scharnhausen Volcanic Vent

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Scharnhausen Volcanic Vent

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Location: Ostfildern, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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January 29, 2020

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Natural monument located on the bike path in the Körschtal.

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Kristian

July 13, 2025

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A natural monument, a volcanic vent with a diameter of approximately 60 meters. It is the northernmost outpost of the Urach-Kirchheim volcanic region in the Alb foothills. Several information panels explain the geological context.

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Rilo

January 9, 2021

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Without the information boards, one would probably pass by carelessly.

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Elevation 300 m

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Friday 16 October

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81 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Ostfildern, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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