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Basaltfächer am Hirtstein

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Basaltfächer am Hirtstein

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Basaltfächer am Hirtstein

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Location: Marienberg, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany

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1. Přísečnice Reservoir – Basalt Fan at Hirtstein loop from Satzung

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2. Basalt Fan at Hirtstein – Hirtsteinbaude loop from Satzung

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3. Basaltfächer am Hirtstein – Hirtsteinbaude loop from Satzung

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Klausi

April 21, 2022

This is a special geological outcrop.
The basalt fan was uncovered by quarry work. The pillars of the basalt, which became more and more visible in the course of the quarrying, brought the idea of protection to the fore as early as the end of the 19th century. In negotiations with the owners, a considerate dismantling of the rock was effected, so that geologically significant areas were preserved.
In May 2006, the outcrop on the Hirtstein was rated as one of the 77 most important national geotopes in Germany by the Academy of Geosciences in Hanover. The Hirtstein is a natural monument and a vantage point.
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Vogtland

December 15, 2016

We promise you: You haven't seen anything like this before! The basalt fan on the Hirtstein almost looks as if it had been created by hand. This geological phenomenon consists of solidified lava that is millions of years old that streamed to the surface and solidified in this form. Pretty cool right?

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Christian

June 19, 2023

Up here, the Hirtstein not only offers a beautiful view over the Ore Mountains, but also a beautiful view of a rare geologically formed basalt fan (due to volcanic activity) - also called a "palm frond". I've never seen anything like this before. This is really worth seeing! Opposite the basalt fan there is another impressive “basalt staircase”.
There are also some benches so you can enjoy this beautiful place for a little longer, for example when taking a break 😊

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Location: Marienberg, Erzgebirgskreis, Saxony, Germany

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Basaltfächer am Hirtstein

1. Přísečnice Reservoir – Basalt Fan at Hirtstein loop from Satzung

2. Basalt Fan at Hirtstein – Hirtsteinbaude loop from Satzung

3. Basaltfächer am Hirtstein – Hirtsteinbaude loop from Satzung

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