Stuttgart District

Sandstone quarry

Stuttgart District

Sandstone quarry

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Sandstone quarry

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Location: Gärtringen, Landkreis Böblingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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August 16, 2025

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View into a former sandstone quarry, as well as an information board about its historical significance as part of the Rohrauer Zeitsprung circular trail.

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Abendhimmel1

August 18, 2025

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A small quarry bears witness to the sandstone mining that once took place here. The small mill is located in the village and can be visited.

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Einer von den Dreien

March 8, 2026

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A comfortable rest area with excellent amenities.

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Elevation 510 m

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Thursday 8 October

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Location: Gärtringen, Landkreis Böblingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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