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Natural Monuments

Gießen District

Vogelsbergkreis

Am Stein Basalt Columns (Dicke Steine)

Natural Monuments

Gießen District

Vogelsbergkreis

Am Stein Basalt Columns (Dicke Steine)

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Am Stein Basalt Columns (Dicke Steine)

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Cycling

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Running

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Location: Feldatal, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Zoe von Rambling Rocks

September 30, 2021

Hiking

The rock group known as “Thick Stones” is actually called “Am Stein” and consists of basalt rock. The basalt columns, which are up to six meters high, are surrounded by a block of rubble on which broken basalt blocks have accumulated. On an information board you can find out everything about the geological and historical significance of this locality.
There is also a covered bench nearby, where you can linger a little and have a great view of the landscape.

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𝘾.𝘽. 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨

December 29, 2024

Hiking

The geotope behind the rest area invites you to explore - sure-footedness required! From the highest rock you have a view that is worth seeing!

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𝘾.𝘽. 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨

March 9, 2022

Hiking

Beautiful view over...yes, pretty much everything! :)

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Elevation 590 m

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Location: Feldatal, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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