In basalt seas/fields or block heaps in summer, the escaping cold air causes the formation of condensation or a low evaporation rate. This allows various types of mosses to grow and spread there.

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Mario Zinngrebe

February 11, 2023

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Simply mystical and enchanted

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January 4, 2024

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During the descent from the Kalbe towards Schwalbenthal (on the P1) you cross a basalt stone field that is overgrown with mosses. There are beautiful photo opportunities here.

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1. View from Schwalbenthal – Lake Kalbe loop from Kasseler Kuppe

12.9km

03:54

400m

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2. Lake Kalbe – Falcon Viewpoint at Kalbesee loop from Laudenbach

7.96km

02:17

190m

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3. Lake Kalbe – Eulenstieg Owl Trail loop from Laudenbach

7.24km

02:04

150m

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Elevation 730 m

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Sunday 25 January

-1°C

-4°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Meißner, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Moss-Covered Basalt Field (Moossteinmeer)

1. View from Schwalbenthal – Lake Kalbe loop from Kasseler Kuppe

2. Lake Kalbe – Falcon Viewpoint at Kalbesee loop from Laudenbach

3. Lake Kalbe – Eulenstieg Owl Trail loop from Laudenbach

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