The Geiselstein is like the baptismal font a geotope. Geologically, it is a gangue breakthrough of basanite with high magnetic content. As a result, the compass suddenly loses its orientation in the immediate vicinity or on the hostile stone about 20 meters high. Therefore, the Geiselstein is also called the North Pole of the Vogelsberg.

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The Geiselstein, formerly called Grisselfels, is a 19-million-year-old basanite rock formation on the Taufstein (773 m above sea level), the highest point in the Vogelsberg low mountain range. It is located near Lanzenhain in the Vogelsberg district in Hesse. The bizarre and about 20 m high formation is located between the 700 and 705 m contour line; The highest point in the city of Herbstein is located on it at 720 m. The rocks are overgrown with bushes.

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November 20, 2023

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The climb is a bit arduous, but definitely worth it!

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1. Nidda Spring – Geiselstein rock formation loop from Blockfelder am Taufstein

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2. View of the Hochmoor Peatland – Geiselstein rock formation loop from Blockfelder am Taufstein

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3. Geiselstein rock formation – Diebstein Rock Formation loop from Lanzenhain

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Elevation 720 m

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Location: Herbstein, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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1. Nidda Spring – Geiselstein rock formation loop from Blockfelder am Taufstein

2. View of the Hochmoor Peatland – Geiselstein rock formation loop from Blockfelder am Taufstein

3. Geiselstein rock formation – Diebstein Rock Formation loop from Lanzenhain

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