Pikrit Quarry (Olivine Diabase)
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Recommended by 37 mountain bikers
Location: Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany
Best Mountain Biking Routes to Pikrit Quarry (Olivine Diabase)
- Intermediate
5.0
(1)
10
Gerichtslinde near Bermoll – Findlingbrunnen Oberlemp loop from Ehringshausen02:38
35.2km
450m
Intermediate4.5
(2)
6
Forest Edge Trail – View of Hohensolms loop from Bischoffen02:23
29.6km
530m
Expert1.0
(1)
2
Kölschhauser Koppe – Greifenstein Castle loop from Fellingshausen05:53
62.4km
1,520m
Tips
Picrite basalt quarry. The almost black rock, also known as olivine diabase, was broken mainly for the production of tombstones. The rock weathered into blocks and was therefore easily degradable. The quarry is in the stage of succession. In addition, wetlands have formed.
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•November 3, 2018
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Location: Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany
Best Mountain Biking Routes to Pikrit Quarry (Olivine Diabase)
- Intermediate
5.0
(1)
10
Gerichtslinde near Bermoll – Findlingbrunnen Oberlemp loop from Ehringshausen02:38
35.2km
450m
Intermediate4.5
(2)
6
Forest Edge Trail – View of Hohensolms loop from Bischoffen02:23
29.6km
530m
Expert1.0
(1)
2
Kölschhauser Koppe – Greifenstein Castle loop from Fellingshausen05:53
62.4km
1,520m
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