Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Stuttgart District
Landkreis Esslingen
Erkenbrechtsweiler
Molach Biotope (Former Volcanic Crater)
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Stuttgart District
Landkreis Esslingen
Erkenbrechtsweiler
Molach Biotope (Former Volcanic Crater)
Molach Biotope (Former Volcanic Crater)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 441 out of 475 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Geopark Schwäbische Alb
Location: Erkenbrechtsweiler, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Best Hikes to Molach Biotope (Former Volcanic Crater)
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The Molach or the Molachmaar is one of the numerous funnel-shaped hollows that were created on the Alb plateau around 15 million years ago through volcanic activity. When it rains, the pool fills with water, as the subsoil consists of volcanic tuff that holds water.
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•July 14, 2016
This is a so-called volcanic embryo. A very small, sealed volcanic vent filled with water and thus became a biotope. In earlier days, children from the surrounding communities bathed here in summer.
translated by•September 29, 2016
Very nice to look at with so many small animals and plants 🦋🌸
translated by•September 15, 2020
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