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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Landkreis Fulda
Hilders

Viewpoint Over the Basalt Quarry and Rhön Mountains

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Hilders

Viewpoint Over the Basalt Quarry and Rhön Mountains

Viewpoint Over the Basalt Quarry and Rhön Mountains

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hessische Rhön

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    October 5, 2021

    Quarries have on the one hand something that destroys the landscape, on the other hand it is also interesting how deeper layers of rock are developed here and an artificial gorge is created. From the viewing platform you get a good overview, also across to the Kuppenrhön.

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      January 2, 2021

      Viewing platform of the FCN basalt and concrete works at the quarry with a view of the heights of the Rhön: i.a. Dammersfeld, Ehrenberg, Wasserkuppe, Abtsrodaer Kuppe, Milseburg

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        July 7, 2021

        Great view over the quarry towards Wasserkuppe

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          Location: Hilders, Landkreis Fulda, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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