This is the smaller, more accessible lake that emerged after the basalt quarries near Forst were abandoned in the 1980s. Today it's a nature reserve, so you'd better avoid swimming here. It's definitely worth seeing.

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Dominikus

June 21, 2017

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Great location for a picnic in a quiet area with a fantastic view of the lake.

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Supermanu

August 27, 2020

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Lonely basalt lake, the detour is worth it. Saw a kingfisher today

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Best Hikes to Basalt Lake South Quarry (Forst, Palatinate)

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1. View from Wachtenburg – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

6.17km

01:51

200m

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

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2. St. Michael's Chapel, Deidesheim – Heidenlöcher Ruins (Kirchberg) loop from Deidesheim

9.12km

02:42

260m

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

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3. View of Wachtenburg Castle – Eckkopfturm tower loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

10.0km

03:02

350m

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

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Elevation 320 m

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Saturday 24 January

-1°C

-6°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Forst an der Weinstraße, Landkreis Bad Dürkheim, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Basalt Lake South Quarry (Forst, Palatinate)

1. View from Wachtenburg – Wachtenburg Castle Ruins loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

2. St. Michael's Chapel, Deidesheim – Heidenlöcher Ruins (Kirchberg) loop from Deidesheim

3. View of Wachtenburg Castle – Eckkopfturm tower loop from Wachenheim an der Weinstraße

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