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Schmausenbuck Sandstone Quarry

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Schmausenbuck Sandstone Quarry

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Schmausenbuck Sandstone Quarry

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    Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    1. Schmausenbuck Tower – Schmausenbuck Sandstone Quarry loop from Nürnberg-Laufamholz

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    2. Schmausenbuckturm – Eisweiher Fischbach loop from Nürnberg-Mögeldorf

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    3. Schmausenbuck Tower – Schmausenbuck Sandstone Quarry loop from Nürnberg-Rehhof

    5.86km

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    April 8, 2023

    The red sandstones are impressive, the work of the stonemasons can still be clearly seen.
    As well as the sandstone reliefs, s and the Grazfitis.😁

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      January 6, 2022

      The whole forest area is an Eldorado for mountain bikers. There are a lot of single trails and some are still being created.

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        April 2, 2022

        The rock face has been designated by the Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU) as a geoscientifically valuable geotope.

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          September 14, 2020

          At Schmausenbuck, sandstone has been mined for many medieval buildings in Nuremberg since the 12th century.

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            September 21, 2020

            Great sandstone formations. The ancient buildings around Nuremberg Castle were built from these sandstones.

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              June 22, 2022

              Fine-grained sandstone was once quarried here, which was used throughout Nuremberg's old town, especially after World War II as part of the reconstruction

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                August 9, 2022

                Many impressive sandstone rocks can be found here.

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                  May 8, 2022

                  The traces of processing are still clearly visible. The red sandstone is used on many buildings in Nuremberg

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                    October 25, 2022

                    Ideal for mountain biking or walking. There are many nice little paths. Historical sandstone quarries with which the old town of Nuremberg was built. If you choose to climb up the asphalt road to the Nuremberg water reservoir, you can refresh yourself at the spring there (only in the warmer months of the year).

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                      November 18, 2020

                      Really impressive sandstone formations.

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                        December 22, 2022

                        Very nice area, also ideal for children! !!!Mountain bikers, please stay on the many long paths. Don't drive straight through the forest!!! It's too bad for him! Be considerate!

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                          Elevation 380 m

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                          Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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