Hiking Highlight
This Highlight is in a protected area.
Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord
Great location for a picnic in a quiet area with a fantastic view of the lake.
June 21, 2017
Through the mining of basalt until the 1980s, two funnels were created, at the bottom of which two small lakes formed. One can go down well, the other is not accessible, as it has dangerous steep walls all around, it is also fenced. But you can look at some places in the 100-meter deep hole. This is the one in which you can go down and on whose surface there are beautiful reflections.
November 11, 2018
Deep green basalt lake, the degradation was discontinued many years ago.
July 2, 2019
This is the smaller and more accessible lake that arose after the abandonment of the basalt quarries near Forst in the 1980s. Today a nature reserve, so you should rather avoid a bath here. Definitely worth seeing.
March 26, 2022
A lake that you do not expect. Lies quiet and dreamy between forest and rocks. Worth seeing.
June 30, 2019
Beautiful, hidden place in a nature reserve. Perfect to unwind! Definitely a must during a hiking / biking trip in this area.
September 10, 2018
Swimming is not so good anymore, there are many water sprays and the water level has dropped a meter in the last two dry summers.
(In addition, swimming is prohibited here)It's still good to cool your feet, and for geologists the place is also very interesting. The quarry was operated on two balsa vents, which had pushed through the Buntsandsteinschichten through.
October 2, 2019
Secluded lake, ideal for a break. We even saw a small snake in the shallow water.
July 26, 2020
The silent eye of the lake is food for the soul. Reminiscent of the lakes in the high Vosges.
May 1, 2018
At first gently rising, later relatively steeply rising to the basalt lake. This pays the effort further it goes to the corner head and then through pitoresque forests with partly sandy paths downhill towards Wachenheim. Mostly in the shade, what made it look enjoyable.
April 22, 2018
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