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Basalt blockfields at Rauher Kulm

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Basalt blockfields at Rauher Kulm

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Basalt blockfields at Rauher Kulm

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    Location: Neustadt am Kulm, Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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    1. Circular rampart at Rauher Kulm – Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower loop from Neustadt am Kulm

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    2. Circular rampart at Rauher Kulm – Rauher Kulm Lookout Tower loop from Neustadt am Kulm

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    3. Speinshart Monastery Village – Speinshart Monastery loop from Seitenthal

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    November 22, 2024

    The Rauhe Kulm is an impressive basalt cone in Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, and a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. With a height of 682 meters, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape1.

    The mountain was formed around 21 million years ago by volcanic activity, with the magma solidifying beneath the earth's surface, forming the distinctive shape of the Rauhe Kulm2. At the summit there is a 25-meter-high observation tower that offers a panoramic view of the Fichtel Mountains, the Franconian Jura and northern Upper Palatinate2.

    The Rauhe Kulm is not only geologically interesting, but also historically significant. Archaeological finds indicate that the mountain was already inhabited in Celtic times around 500 BC2. The remains of a ring wall bear witness to this early settlement2.

    The area around the Rauhe Kulm is protected as a natural monument and provides a habitat for rare animal and plant species2. Particularly noteworthy are the basalt block heaps, which create unique habitats due to their special microclimatic conditions2.

    A visit to the Rauher Kulm is worthwhile not only because of the impressive view, but also because of the fascinating geological and historical aspects.

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      April 22, 2024

      The Rauhe Kulm rises 682 metres high from the middle of the landscape and is visible from all directions. The exposed basalt slopes are a valuable habitat for numerous animals and rare plants. Around 90 different lichens and mosses grow and thrive on the heat-storing basalt boulders. The Rauhe Kulm has been protected as a natural monument since 1909 and has been a nature reserve in accordance with European standards (FFH) for several years. In 2013, the Rauhe Kulm was voted Germany's most beautiful natural wonder.

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        December 30, 2021

        Fascinating place that attracts visitors from far and wide. But be careful in autumn with all the uneven stones that are hidden by the leaves.

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