Gießen District

Lahntal

Lahn-Dill-Kreis

Braunfels

Insights into the Altenkirchen diabase quarry

Gießen District

Insights into the Altenkirchen diabase quarry

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Insights into the Altenkirchen diabase quarry

Mountain biking

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Gravel riding

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Cycling

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Location: Braunfels, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

Tips

June 29, 2024

Mountain biking

Here you have a much better view of the quarry than from the official viewing point!

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Bernd

August 26, 2020

Mountain biking

is a bit off the trail, but recommended.

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Norbert

December 20, 2020

Mountain biking

You only have the correct view when you climb over the barrier and walk all the way to the front.

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Elevation 390 m

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Location: Braunfels, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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