The term "basalt" was first used in 1546 by the famous Saxon scholar and founder of modern mining science Gregorius Agricola. This makes the Stolpener Burgberg the typoslocality of all basalts worldwide.

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The Stolpen Basalt is a geological natural monument of outstanding importance. It also shapes the external appearance of the castle and many of the town's buildings, in which it was …

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View of Stolpen Castle – Stolpen Basalt Monument loop from Stolpen

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View of Stolpen Castle – View of Stolpen Castle loop from Stolpen

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View of Stolpen Castle – Stolpen Market Square loop from Stolpen

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Elevation 370 m

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Tuesday 24 March

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37 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Stolpen, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

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View of Stolpen Castle – Stolpen Basalt Monument loop from Stolpen

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