In 1987, an almost completely preserved forest elephant skeleton was excavated in the former Gröbern opencast mine. The site is on the edge of the Gröberner See and is marked by a sign. The approximately 125,000 year old skeleton can now be seen in the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle.

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Interesting story about where the complete skeletons of prehistoric elephants were found

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Benches are a rarity here.

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1. Gröbener See – Gröberner Lake loop from Gröbern

9.34km

02:23

30m

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2. Gröberner Lake – Gröbern Animal Enclosure loop from Gräfenhainichen

14.9km

03:47

40m

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3. Lake and Forest Resort Gröbern – Gröberner Lake loop from Gröbern

6.91km

01:46

20m

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

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Elevation 140 m

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Location: Muldestausee, Anhalt-Bitterfeld, Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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Woolly Elephant Discovery Site Gröbern

1. Gröbener See – Gröberner Lake loop from Gröbern

2. Gröberner Lake – Gröbern Animal Enclosure loop from Gräfenhainichen

3. Lake and Forest Resort Gröbern – Gröberner Lake loop from Gröbern

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