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Gießen District

Vogelsbergkreis
Schotten

The Old Swede Boulder

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The Old Swede Boulder

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    Location: Schotten, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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    August 18, 2020

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    The old Swede is a foundling. This boulder is a migmatic gneiss that was formed under the earth's surface more than 1.5 billion years ago under high pressure and heat. It came to the surface in Sweden through the uplifting of the continents and the weathering of the upper rock massifs and was transported southwards through at least two ice ages. Source: information board by the seating area.
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    August 13, 2025

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    It is quite an impressive chunk of rock.
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    May 3, 2025

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    The boulder has completed a long journey from Scandinavia to the Vogelsberg over several years.
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    1. Vogelsberg Southern Railway Cycle Path – Wooden Minion Sculpture loop from Wächtersbach

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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