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Sandstone Formations at Schmausenbuck

Sandstone Formations at Schmausenbuck

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Sandstone Formations at Schmausenbuck

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Location: Zerzabelshofer Forst, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Michael (Wasi)

May 25, 2024

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The sandstone cliffs directly on the forest path are really worth seeing and are a nice change.

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Christian S.

May 29, 2024

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The former Reuhelberg, which consists of several hills, was named after the red beer brewer Georg Schmaus (1619–1682), who bought the land from the city of Nuremberg in 1670. The Schmausenbuck was the highest elevation in the Nuremberg urban area until Brunn was incorporated (407 m). The highest hill is called Gritz (from Old High German Grütz = poor forest soil). The castle sandstone mined there served as building material for the city until modern times. Around 1800, the old quarries were used as a natural theater; today they are partially integrated into the grounds of the zoo.

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Taste_thenature

May 2, 2025

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Right next to the zoo, you can see these amazing rock formations. A great climbing experience for young and old alike.

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Zerzabelshofer Forst, Nürnberger Land, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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