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Sandstone Quarry Ober Bockstein

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    Location: Buchegg, Bucheggberg, Solothurn, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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    April 25, 2020

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    Viewpoint and former mine of Mühledorf in the sandstone rock.
    There is also a barbecue area in the pit.
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    September 20, 2020

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    The high, Europe-wide demand for millstones in the 16th century evidently had a major impact on this region. There are some quarries in the area, which were of importance for the economic development. For example, the stone pit in Schnottwil (komoot.de/highlight/1096515)
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    September 20, 2020

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    In the 16th century, millstones were broken in "Ober Bockstein" for a few years. However, these rather soft sandstones were not particularly suitable as grinding stones. The grounds have not been exploited in the Fogle for centuries.
    Only in 1977 stones were broken again and from 1847 these beautiful stones were only hewn as stove plates.
    The last Steinhauser, the "Grubendurs", lived with his wife, the "Grubenänni" until his death in 1890 in the pit, which was poorly furnished.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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    Elevation 690 m

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