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Mittelkärnten
January 4, 2023
Hiking
It's hard to imagine that you're actually wading in the primeval sea near the center of Guttaring: Here, on a gently sloping slope, you'll find small, round stones that were alive around 60 million years ago. These are petrified protozoa from the ocean that once surged here. After it dried out, they were deposited in the ground as a layer of lime and marl. In Guttaring, the mini-fossils (also called nummulites) emerge on the surface. And because their shape is strikingly reminiscent of this, they were called "stone lenses". A perfect experience place for hobby geologists. And easy to reach!
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5
hikers
3.79km
01:01
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
3.9
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hikers
11.0km
03:04
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
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14
hikers
20.8km
06:04
550m
550m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 650 m
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