Basalt was mined in the Michelnau quarry until 1990. The Friends of the Michelnau Quarry Association lovingly takes care of the preservation of the quarry.

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September 13, 2022

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Old lava tuff quarry with restored old machines and tools.

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1. View of Ober-Schmitten – Bärensteine loop from Unter-Schmitten

23.5km

01:50

410m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. View of Ober-Schmitten – Bärensteine loop from Borsdorf

36.7km

02:35

420m

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3. Bilstein Summit – Echzeller Forest Ponds loop from Echzell

70.3km

05:24

1,120m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Elevation 250 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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Michelnau Quarry

1. View of Ober-Schmitten – Bärensteine loop from Unter-Schmitten

2. View of Ober-Schmitten – Bärensteine loop from Borsdorf

3. Bilstein Summit – Echzeller Forest Ponds loop from Echzell

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