Interesting for friends of archeology. The Mauerley was created when the Veitskopf volcano erupted 200,000 years ago. The exposed lava flow has served as a quarry since Roman times. The signs of degradation can still be seen today. E.g. Wedge pockets that were hammered into the boulders to jump out individual blocks of stone. In addition to millstones, building materials were also mined.

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1. Trass Caves Brohltal – Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht loop from Burgbrohl

14.8km

04:14

330m

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2. Trass caves – Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht loop from Niederlützingen

10.6km

03:06

290m

280m

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3. Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht – Trass Caves Brohltal loop from Bell

23.3km

06:43

540m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 330 m

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Monday 26 January

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Roman Basalt Quarry Mauerley

1. Trass Caves Brohltal – Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht loop from Burgbrohl

2. Trass caves – Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht loop from Niederlützingen

3. Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht – Trass Caves Brohltal loop from Bell

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