The geomorphological and geological structure of the Hohenstoffeln consists of cover tuffs with pre-basaltic tuff masses. In addition to basalt, there are bentonites (Swiss type). Thick vertical columns of basalt …

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Shielded from the path by trees, one could scale the summit of the Hohenstoffel without seeing this wonderful abandoned quarry. That would of course be a mistake, because the basalt rock, in its hexagonal diversity, knows how to convince. It towers imposingly towards the summit, while in front of it a cliff falls like a step onto the lower plateau of the quarry.
There a meadow softly covers the ground. You long for the sun, you want to spread out your blanket on the grassy floor and let the day pass over you. Preferably with sun, warmth and content serenity.

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Best Hikes to Former basalt quarry on Hohenstoffeln

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1. View from Sennhof – Hohenstoffeln Summit loop from Hohenstoffeln

10.5km

03:03

280m

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

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2. View from Sennhof – Hohenstoffeln Summit loop from Hilzingen

14.3km

04:10

380m

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

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3. View of Hohentwiel – Hohenstoffeln Summit loop from Singen Landesgartenschau

25.4km

07:29

710m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 730 m

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Saturday 24 January

3°C

-1°C

33 %

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Location: Hilzingen, Landkreis Konstanz, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Former basalt quarry on Hohenstoffeln

1. View from Sennhof – Hohenstoffeln Summit loop from Hohenstoffeln

2. View from Sennhof – Hohenstoffeln Summit loop from Hilzingen

3. View of Hohentwiel – Hohenstoffeln Summit loop from Singen Landesgartenschau

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