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Bausenberg Horseshoe Crater

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Bausenberg Horseshoe Crater

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Bausenberg Horseshoe Crater

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Location: Niederzissen, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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1. Bausenberg Horseshoe Crater – Water Lily Pond at Rodder Maar loop from Niederzissen

14.6km

04:05

270m

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

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2. Bausenberg Horseshoe Crater – View of Niederzissen loop from Niederzissen

3.63km

01:05

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bausenberg Nature Reserve – View of Niederzissen loop from Niederzissen

7.99km

02:18

190m

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R.Bungartz

July 16, 2022

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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Anette

October 22, 2021

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

You have a fabulous view from here.

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Location: Niederzissen, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Bausenberg Horseshoe Crater

1. Bausenberg Horseshoe Crater – Water Lily Pond at Rodder Maar loop from Niederzissen

2. Bausenberg Horseshoe Crater – View of Niederzissen loop from Niederzissen

3. Bausenberg Nature Reserve – View of Niederzissen loop from Niederzissen

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