Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab
Parkstein
Parkstein Basalt Cone
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Palatinate
Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab
Parkstein
Parkstein Basalt Cone
Parkstein Basalt Cone
Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 79 cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald
Location: Parkstein, Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany
Top cycling routes to Parkstein Basalt Cone
- Intermediate
4.3
(10)
48
Parkstein cycle path section – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Latsch01:21
20.9km
230m
Intermediate4.3
(16)
108
Oberes Tor, Old Town Weiden – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Weiden (Oberpf)01:34
23.4km
200m
Expert4.4
(10)
101
Oberes Tor, Old Town Weiden – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Weiden (Oberpf)01:49
27.9km
200m
Tips
"The Parkstein is the weathered vent of a former volcano. During the Tertiary period, basalt penetrated from the depths as molten rock (magma). The basalt columns formed during the cooling process can be seen as an example. This 38 meter high basalt formation consists of five and hexagonal columns up to one meter high, some shafts of which reach up to 30 meters deep into the ground.Alexander von Humboldt saw the “most beautiful basalt cone in Europe” in the Parkstein. "
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•April 16, 2022
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Description
Location: Parkstein, Landkreis Neustadt an der Waldnaab, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany
Top cycling routes to Parkstein Basalt Cone
- Intermediate
4.3
(10)
48
Parkstein cycle path section – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Latsch01:21
20.9km
230m
Intermediate4.3
(16)
108
Oberes Tor, Old Town Weiden – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Weiden (Oberpf)01:34
23.4km
200m
Expert4.4
(10)
101
Oberes Tor, Old Town Weiden – Parkstein Basalt Cone loop from Weiden (Oberpf)01:49
27.9km
200m
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