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Alexanderstein boulder in Küsnacht Gorge

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Alexanderstein boulder in Küsnacht Gorge

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Alexanderstein boulder in Küsnacht Gorge

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 13, 2019

    The mighty boulder was transported here over 20,000 years ago by the Linth Glacier from the Glarus Alps - an incredible journey. Now it is immovable and impressive in the middle of Küsnachter Tobel.

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      June 30, 2020

      I was fascinated that there are over 40 types of moss on the stone.

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        September 11, 2021

        Taveyannaz sandstone from the Glarus Alps. Named after Dr. Alexander Wettstein (patron of Zurich geology).

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          Location: Küsnacht (ZH), Meilen, Zurich, Switzerland

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