Highlight • Volcano
Alpstein
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Hauptkommissar
May 23, 2015
Mountain biking
The Alpstein rises about 160m above Kirchhosbach, the most important elevation in the district. However, it is not a free-standing mountain cone, but the Alpstein is part of the "Hosbach-Sontra-Bergland".
Because of its uniqueness, the Alpstein is an official natural monument.
Because of its uniqueness, the Alpstein is an official natural monument.
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Nordhesse
May 9, 2019
Mountain biking
The Alpstein, an extinct volcano, was formed around 50 to 60 million years ago, in the Tertiary period. The basalt cone was formed by the eruption of fiery liquid lava through the overlying Buntsandstein.
The Alpstein is an official natural monument and designated as a nature reserve.
Very nice view in the direction of the Hoher Meißner with its transmission towers.
The Alpstein is an official natural monument and designated as a nature reserve.
Very nice view in the direction of the Hoher Meißner with its transmission towers.
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Anja 🌻
July 18, 2021
Mountain biking
Super vantage point 👀
From the secondary summit on the right, the view is even more beautiful because there are no trees blocking the view
From the secondary summit on the right, the view is even more beautiful because there are no trees blocking the view
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Elevation 360 m
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