During the activities of the Bausenberg volcano, which lasted only a few weeks, a cinder cone built up. Inside, the lava bubbled, rupturing the weakest area to the north of the rim of the cone and then flowing out as a lava flow. This gave the volcanic structure its typical horseshoe shape. Source: deutsche-vulkanstrasse.com/de/geologie/bausenberg

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October 22, 2021

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The hiking trail leads over the edge of an extinct volcano: Bausenberg is the best preserved horseshoe crater in Germany and home to many rare plants and animals.

The view from up here is wonderful and hang-gliders occasionally use the slope for their take-offs.

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Achim und Petra

April 20, 2020

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You have a fabulous view from here.

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Elevation 380 m

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