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Germany
Hesse

Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Jossgrund

Beilstein Basalt Formation

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Germany
Hesse

Darmstadt District

Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Jossgrund

Beilstein Basalt Formation

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Beilstein Basalt Formation

Recommended by 200 hikers out of 205

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

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    1. Beilstein Ruins and Viewpoint – Beilstein Rock Formation loop from Pfaffenhausen

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

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    Intermediate

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

    Intermediate

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

    Intermediate

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    February 12, 2024

    Currently well cleared of young trees... nice view of a quite unexpected basalt formation in the otherwise existing federal sandstone

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      May 17, 2021

      Imposing rock formation along the hiking trail.

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        August 14, 2021

        Basalt is a very rare rock in the Spessart. Here on the Beilstein, the basalt prisms are easy to see.

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          Elevation 540 m

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          Location: Jossgrund, Main-Kinzig-Kreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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