Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Spherical Pitchstones Natural Monument

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Tharandt

Spherical Pitchstones Natural Monument

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Spherical Pitchstones Natural Monument

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

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April 16, 2021

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Fortunately there is a sign here, otherwise the sight would not have been noticed.

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A. Winterlich

December 17, 2018

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Take it easy and read the detailed information board – volcanism! Here? Well, it's been a few days. But what are 200 million years? :-)

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August 15, 2021

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Nan finds a geological peculiarity in the Tharandt forest near Spechtshausen. The so-called ball pitch stones are not particularly valuable, but rather rare and are therefore strictly protected. On site, …

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Elevation 390 m

Weather

Tuesday 10 November

6°C

-1°C

71 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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