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Kachelstein (Mushroom Rock) near Wohlmuthshüll

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

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Location: Ebermannstadt, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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2. Wallerwarte Observation Tower – View from Wallerwarte loop from Ebermannstadt

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3. Zuckerhut – Birkenreuth Well House loop from Wohlmuthshüll

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Witwe Bolte

August 13, 2018

This is the natural monument Kachelstein, a dolomite rock listed as geotope 474R042. This is also popularly known as the mushroom rock.

(Name change reported)

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Susanne

August 12, 2018

A rock in the middle of the landscape, depending on the season of the corn field a bit obscured. Is it also a Druid stone? Also called Pilsfels

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Karottencity 🎱

February 9, 2025

Name: Tile stone NNE of Wohlmutshüll

Geotope ID: 474R042

Municipality/Location: Ebermannstadt ♁Position

Geological spatial unit: Northern Franconian Alb

Description: Striking, mushroom-shaped rock on a meadow near Wohlmuthshüll. The upper part consists of a compact, thick dolomite bank, the lower part of splintery, weathered dolomite.

Area m² / extension m: 15 / 5 × 3

Geology: Type: rock tower/needle - type: dolomite stone

Type of exposure: slope crack/rock face

Value: significant

Protection status: natural monument, landscape conservation area, nature park

Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Geotope_im_Landkreis_Forchheim

There is also a geocache to be found here:

geocaching.com/geocache/GC7Y0A8_ein-pilz

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Location: Ebermannstadt, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Kachelstein (Mushroom Rock) near Wohlmuthshüll

1. Wallerwarte Observation Tower – Schlüsselstein Viewpoint loop from Streitberg

2. Wallerwarte Observation Tower – View from Wallerwarte loop from Ebermannstadt

3. Zuckerhut – Birkenreuth Well House loop from Wohlmuthshüll

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