Germany

Lower Saxony

Göttingen

Dransfeld

Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen

Germany

Lower Saxony

Göttingen

Dransfeld

Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen

Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen

Hiking Highlight

Recommended by 195 out of 199 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Münden

Location: Dransfeld, Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany

Best Hikes to Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen

Easy
4.6
(14)
59
Viewpoint at Hoher Hagen – Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen loop from Jühnde
00:59
3.49km
70m
Intermediate
4.3
(10)
52
Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen – Grill hut at Silbersee loop from Dransfeld
03:38
13.2km
230m
Expert
1
Altar Stones – Gaußturm Observation Tower loop from Dankelshausen
06:53
24.6km
480m

Tips

Gabi
The first documented mining of basalt rock at Hoher Hagen took place around 1825. It ended in the mid-1970s. In 1989, the filling and stabilization of the pits and slopes began with the construction of the ICE line Göttingen-Würzburg near Jühnde. The area was recultivated.
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- August 20, 2021
codo786
Basalt was broken in this quarry from 1825 - 1987.
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- May 28, 2018
heiterbisflauschig
Definitely explore the nature trail in the quarry!
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- August 8, 2019

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Location: Dransfeld, Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany

Best Hikes to Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen

Easy
4.6
(14)
59
Viewpoint at Hoher Hagen – Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen loop from Jühnde
00:59
3.49km
70m
Intermediate
4.3
(10)
52
Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen – Grill hut at Silbersee loop from Dransfeld
03:38
13.2km
230m
Expert
1
Altar Stones – Gaußturm Observation Tower loop from Dankelshausen
06:53
24.6km
480m

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