Darmstadt District
WetteraukreisNiddaBasalt Quarry at Ober-Widdersheim
Darmstadt District
WetteraukreisNiddaBasalt Quarry at Ober-Widdersheim
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April 4, 2020
Hiking
geology
Powerful rock body made of fine-grained, medium-acid basalt lying on top of phonolite; In the heavily decomposed basalt bladder interfaces with hydrothermal neoplasm.
Minerals
Ober-Widdersheim is generally known as a place of discovery of beautiful zeolites (e.g. phillipsite, offretite, Levyn, especially natrolite and chabasite), calcite (in various crystal forms) and other minerals, which is quite typical for Vogelsberg.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Basalt Quarry at Ober-Widdersheim
10
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(4)
7
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(2)
7
hikers
24.2km
06:30
290m
290m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 220 m
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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h
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