In the northern Black Forest, the Bunter sandstone geological formation is by far the most widespread and dominant parent rock for soil formation. The Bunter sandstone layers are in some places several hundred meters thick and were formed approximately 200-230 million years ago.

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There are always huge accumulations of large boulders here

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Best Hikes to Buntsandstein Rock Formations

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1. Buntsandstein Rock Formations – Pforzheim Lake House loop from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof

14.6km

04:00

230m

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

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2. Pforzheim Lake House – Liebeneck Castle Ruins loop from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof

26.4km

07:24

510m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pforzheim Lake House – Buntsandstein Rock Formations loop from Unteres Würmtal

6.64km

01:52

140m

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

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Buntsandstein Rock Formations

1. Buntsandstein Rock Formations – Pforzheim Lake House loop from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof

2. Pforzheim Lake House – Liebeneck Castle Ruins loop from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof

3. Pforzheim Lake House – Buntsandstein Rock Formations loop from Unteres Würmtal

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