When a lava flow cools, cracks form due to shrinkage. These cracks run through the rock and form angular blocks of rock.... The lava flow at this point turned into a collection of loose rocks, so-called block heaps.

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1. Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) – Nidda Reservoir loop from Schotten

11.8km

03:14

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Schotten Old Town – Vulkaneum Schotten loop from Schotten

4.95km

01:22

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Schotten Old Town – Vulkaneum Schotten loop from Schotten

2.81km

00:47

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 390 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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Location: Schotten, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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Blockfield Vogelsberg

1. Nidda Reservoir (Niddastausee) – Nidda Reservoir loop from Schotten

2. Schotten Old Town – Vulkaneum Schotten loop from Schotten

3. Schotten Old Town – Vulkaneum Schotten loop from Schotten

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