Roman Basalt Quarry Mauerley
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 60 out of 61 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Rhein-Ahr-Eifel
Location: Wassenach, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to Roman Basalt Quarry Mauerley
- Easy
4.3
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5
Meadow Path in Rhein-Ahr-Eifel – Chapel on the Lay loop from Glees01:31
5.52km
90m
Intermediate4.6
(48)
230
Trass Caves Brohltal – Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht loop from Burgbrohl04:14
14.8km
330m
Expert4.5
(4)
18
Trass Caves Trail – Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht loop from Niederlützingen03:06
10.6km
290m
Tips
The path leads directly past striking boulders. There was a long time ago basalt mined there - today a paradise for romping especially for children.
translated by
•July 21, 2018
These chunks of basalt are an ancient Roman quarry.
translated by•May 22, 2020
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.
translated by•May 22, 2020
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Location: Wassenach, Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to Roman Basalt Quarry Mauerley
- Easy
4.3
(6)
5
Meadow Path in Rhein-Ahr-Eifel – Chapel on the Lay loop from Glees01:31
5.52km
90m
Intermediate4.6
(48)
230
Trass Caves Brohltal – Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht loop from Burgbrohl04:14
14.8km
330m
Expert4.5
(4)
18
Trass Caves Trail – Waterfall in the Wolfsschlucht loop from Niederlützingen03:06
10.6km
290m
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