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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2. View of Dünsberg – Dicke Eiche–Oberwiese Trail loop from Aßlar

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3. Three Lords Stones – View of Hohensolms loop from Bischoffen

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Elevation 410 m

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1. Weir on the Dill – Pond on the Dill loop from Katzenfurt

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