Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Germany
Thuringia
Hildburghausen
Straufhain

Volcanic Breccia Outcrop at Straufhain

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

Germany
Thuringia
Hildburghausen
Straufhain

Volcanic Breccia Outcrop at Straufhain

Highlight ‱ Natural Monument

Volcanic Breccia Outcrop at Straufhain

Recommended by 63 hikers out of 68

Save

Share

  • More

    • Loading

    Location: Straufhain, Hildburghausen, Thuringia, Germany

    Save

    Share

  • More

    • See hikes here

    Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Volcanic Breccia Outcrop at Straufhain

    4.7

    (27)

    101

    hikers

    1. Straufhain Hut – View of the Gleichberge loop from Rudelsdorf

    5.46km

    01:35

    130m

    130m

    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    4.7

    (21)

    79

    hikers

    2. Straufhain Castle Ruins – Straufhain Hut loop from Rudelsdorf

    6.14km

    01:46

    150m

    150m

    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    4.8

    (11)

    47

    hikers

    3. Georgenberg Beer Garden – View of the Gleichberge loop from Bad Rodach (b Coburg)

    17.9km

    04:56

    280m

    280m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Save

    Moderate

    Tips

    May 17, 2023

    The origin of the Straufhain is clearly explained on this board. The geological outcrop is right next to it and unfortunately has grown in a bit. Otherwise really very interesting. There are several other basalt cones of this type in the area, including the Veste Heldburg mountain and the Gleichberge, which are testament to past volcanic activity.

    Translated by Google ‱

      August 28, 2018

      The entire mountain Straufhain, imposing out of the landscape, is an extinct volcano. Despite almost complete forest cover can be found on its flank Schlotbrekzien. Schlotbrekzie scientifically: Material from the crater walls or from the eruption cloud caused by the reoccurrence of volcanic material in the vent of a crater.

      Translated by Google ‱

        May 3, 2020

        The volcano was active around 140 million years ago. Similar to the Große Gleichberg, whose silhouette can be seen well from the summit.

        Translated by Google ‱

          June 1, 2020

          Hello Mike, it was only 14 million years ago, according to the information board. But for us, not geologists, that's not that important either. It is a beautiful piece of earth

          Translated by Google ‱

            January 1, 2022

            Nice here at Straufhain!

            Translated by Google ‱

              November 15, 2023

              The Heldburger Gangschar refers to a tertiary volcanic system in the Franconian parts of northern Bavaria and southern Thuringia.
              It is named after the small town of Heldburg, whose surrounding area, the Heldburger Land, belongs entirely to the northern part of the volcanic zone.
              The term dike refers to the fact that only a few of the volcanoes are still preserved as a surface form, although their former activity can be proven through fissure fillings called “dikes”.
              These corridors are mostly developed in a south-southwest direction and their cross section is often less than one meter.

              (Source: Wikipedia)

              Translated by Google ‱

                In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

                Sign up for free

                Details

                Informations

                Elevation 400 m

                Weather

                Powered by AerisWeather

                Today

                Saturday 15 November

                12°C

                6°C

                0 %

                If you start your activity now...

                Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

                Most visited during

                January

                February

                March

                April

                May

                June

                July

                August

                September

                October

                November

                December

                See hikes here

                Take Me There

                Loading

                Location: Straufhain, Hildburghausen, Thuringia, Germany

                Other Popular Places to Check Out

                Bismarckturm Stadtberg Hildburghausen

                Market Fountain Bad Rodach

                GrĂŒnenwanderweg Information Board at Straufhain

                View of Veste Heldburg

                Straufhain Hut at Burg Straufhain

                Former Death Strip (Thuringian Forest)

                Lutherweg at Veste Heldburg

                View of Burgruine Straufhain

                Wooden Shelter on the Hiking Trail

                Drachenloch – St. Georgenberg

                Straufhain Circular Trail

                Henneberger Warte Observation Tower on Großer Georgenberg

                Explore
                RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
                B2B
                PartnersConnectEmbed routes
                Company
                PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure Hub
                Community
                Help GuidesSupportKomoot Treasure Hunt
                Download the app
                Follow Us on Socials

                © komoot GmbH

                Privacy Policy
                Terms of Service
                Community guidelines
                Vulnerability disclosure program
                Imprint
                Information for law enforcement