Germany
Hesse
Gießen District
Lahntal
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Mittenaar
Alte Burg Basalt Outcrop (Hörre)
Germany
Hesse
Gießen District
Lahntal
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Mittenaar
Alte Burg Basalt Outcrop (Hörre)
Mountain Biking Highlight
Recommended by 204 out of 207 mountain bikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Lahn-Dill-Bergland
Location: Mittenaar, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany
Rocky outcrops of slate, siliceous shale and greywacke. Ground for protection: geological significance, peculiarity, beauty.
lahn-dill-kreis.de/buergerservice/bauen-umwelt/umwelt/naturdenkmale/mittenaar.htmlYou have to make a few steps into the forest from the sign to see the actual highlight.
October 11, 2018
A basalt breakthrough, with 445m the highest point of the ridge of the Hörre.
August 9, 2018
You shouldn't expect too much from this highlight regarding the name “Burg”.
There is not much to see of the basalt breakthrough anyway. However, a very nice place to take a break.
July 19, 2020
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