Ölberg Wöllstein Rhyolite Formations
Ölberg Wöllstein Rhyolite Formations
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Ölberg Wöllstein Rhyolite Formations
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May 29, 2023
Running
We are here on the former Mount of Olives island, which consists of rocks from the Rotliegend period (290 million years ago) and was surrounded by a sea in the Tertiary about 30 million years ago.
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October 19, 2019
Hiking
Rhyolite consists predominantly of quartz and feldspar. A rhyolitic magma can form a regular pattern of bleeding upon solidification, creating hexagonal columns, as known from basalt. Source: Wikipedia
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March 15, 2026
Hiking
In addition to the diverse flora and fauna, the area also offers fascinating rock formations to discover: The striking rhyolite formations in the quarry consist of volcanic rock and sometimes display an astonishingly regular pattern of hexagonal columns – a real eye-catcher.
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Elevation 200 m
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