RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Discover
Places to see
Natural Monuments
Germany
Lower Saxony
Göttingen
Dransfeld

Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen

Hiking

4.9

(208)

Running

4.2

(15)

Cycling

5.0

(2)

Mountain biking

5.0

(2)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Münden

SaveShare
  • More
  • Location: Dransfeld, Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany

    SaveShare
  • More
  • Take Me There

    Tips

    August 20, 2021

    Hiking

    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.
    Translated by

    May 28, 2018

    Hiking

    Basalt was broken in this quarry from 1825 - 1987.
    Translated by

    August 8, 2019

    Hiking

    Definitely explore the nature trail in the quarry!
    Translated by
    guide_signup

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 6 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen

    placeholder

    4.5

    (14)

    54

    hikers

    #1.

    View of the Schedetal Valley – Basalt Quarry at Hohen Hagen loop from Naturpark Münden

    11.6km

    03:24

    340m

    340m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate with deviceSend to Phone
    Moderate
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 450 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Tuesday 22 September

    19°C

    4°C

    0 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Dransfeld, Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Ruins of the Wettenborn Church

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy