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Limestone with fossils

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

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    November 3, 2017

    Here you walk along the limestone slabs near the sea. Definitely pay attention to the ground. Fossils are plentiful in the limestone - hundreds of fossilized shells and other sea creatures from ancient times. Very impressive!

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      May 1, 2022

      For botanists: some endemic plants grow in the rock crevices. Otherwise: beware, there is not a patch of shade.

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        September 18, 2018

        The small salt pans on the limestone slabs with fleur de sal are also very interesting.
        This salt is also known as the queen of salts.

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          Distance 562 m

          Uphill 20 m

          Downhill 20 m

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