On the descent from the ridge path there is a disused quarry on the left. The contours are still clearly visible. But nature is slowly returning. Plants and trees are growing here again.

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Harzer Wandermädel

February 23, 2023

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The Touringen stamp is elsewhere on the trail further down

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Alwin

July 15, 2025

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It's great here, the old quarry has been taken over by nature again.

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Elevation 460 m

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Friday 27 March

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