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Natural Monuments

Landkreis Schaumburg

Oberkirchener Sandstone Quarry

Natural Monuments

Landkreis Schaumburg

Oberkirchener Sandstone Quarry

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Oberkirchener Sandstone Quarry

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Mountain biking

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Naturpark Weserbergland

Location: Obernkirchen, Landkreis Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

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May 14, 2021

Hiking

Oberkirchen sandstone was used in the Bremen Town Hall (1407), Vladimir Palace, St. Petersburg (1872), Cologne Cathedral, Aachen Cathedral, Berlin Victory Column, Ulm Minster, Brazil, the USA and Russia.

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April 1, 2024

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The quarry is freely accessible.

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April 19, 2020

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The forest path from the JBF parking lot to the quarry is totally idyllic. A nice conclusion to the dinosaurs route.

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Kammweg Scenic Ridge Trail – Clearly visible dinosaur tracks loop from Auetal

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Oberkirchener Sandstone Quarry – Quarry loop from Auetal

8.26km

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5.0

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Oberkirchener Sandstone Quarry – Quarry loop from Bückeberg

4.21km

01:06

30m

30m

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

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Elevation 400 m

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Location: Obernkirchen, Landkreis Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

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