The Bastaltabbau on the Zeilberg at Maroldsweisach attracts many visitors who want to see the extraction of volcanic eruption rock with their own eyes. On an additional eight hectares and up to 310 meters in depth (60 meters lower than at present), the opencast mine will be expanded in the next few years, a gigantic project. Every year, the Basalt Actien Company excavates up to 900,000 tonnes of rock in its volcanic crater.

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The Stein adventure trail around the Zeilberg near Maroldsweisach provides information and sensory experiences on the topics of stone working and animals and plants in the quarry on several stations along a 4 kilometer long route - especially recommended for children!

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Mountain biking

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1. S1 Trail, Naturpark Haßberge – Beer garden at Zeilberg loop from Ebern

39.6km

02:48

470m

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2. Herrmannsbrünle Spring – Raueneck Castle Ruins loop from Ebern

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04:12

820m

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3. Breitenbach Manor – View of the Haßberge landscape loop from Galgenberg-Goßberg

15.8km

01:18

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240m

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Elevation 450 m

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Location: Maroldsweisach, Haßberge, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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View of the Basalt Quarry on Zeilberg

1. S1 Trail, Naturpark Haßberge – Beer garden at Zeilberg loop from Ebern

2. Herrmannsbrünle Spring – Raueneck Castle Ruins loop from Ebern

3. Breitenbach Manor – View of the Haßberge landscape loop from Galgenberg-Goßberg

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