Zeilberg Basalt Quarry
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 157 out of 162 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Haßberge
Location: Maroldsweisach, Haßberge, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Zeilberg Basalt Quarry
- Intermediate
4.7
(119)
565
Viewpoint on Zeilberg – Zeilberg Basalt Quarry loop from Maroldsweisach01:47
6.14km
150m
Intermediate4.7
(24)
106
Viewpoint on Zeilberg – Zeilberg Basalt Quarry loop from Allertshausen02:18
8.01km
180m
ExpertZeilberg Basalt Quarry – Viewpoint on Zeilberg loop from Altenstein05:33
19.9km
380m
Tips
The Bastaltabbau on the Zeilberg at Maroldsweisach attracts many visitors who want to see the extraction of volcanic eruption rock with their own eyes. On an additional eight hectares and up to 310 meters in depth (60 meters lower than at present), the opencast mine will be expanded in the next few years, a gigantic project. Every year, the Basalt Actien Company excavates up to 900,000 tonnes of rock in its volcanic crater.
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•May 2, 2019
-Very interesting circular route with many boards and information
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Location: Maroldsweisach, Haßberge, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Zeilberg Basalt Quarry
- Intermediate
4.7
(119)
565
Viewpoint on Zeilberg – Zeilberg Basalt Quarry loop from Maroldsweisach01:47
6.14km
150m
Intermediate4.7
(24)
106
Viewpoint on Zeilberg – Zeilberg Basalt Quarry loop from Allertshausen02:18
8.01km
180m
ExpertZeilberg Basalt Quarry – Viewpoint on Zeilberg loop from Altenstein05:33
19.9km
380m
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