Around the Obrigheim district of Mörtelstein there are some open quarries in which shell limestone was broken for the lime kilns. The relatively loose rock layers can be seen here very well.

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April 6, 2026

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Interesting old quarry site with exposed rock faces and overgrown terrain. An unusual industrial heritage spot tucked into the hillside. Worth a quick look if you're curious about the area's history.

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Elevation 270 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Location: Obrigheim, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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