Natural Monuments
GermanyThuringiaMemorial Site of the Federation of Thuringian Mountain, Castle, and Forest Communities
Natural Monuments
GermanyThuringiaMemorial Site of the Federation of Thuringian Mountain, Castle, and Forest Communities
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Memorial Site of the Federation of Thuringian Mountain, Castle, and Forest Communities
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Kernberge und Wöllmisse bei Jena
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October 29, 2023
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Founding festival of the Fuchsturm Society and the 14th federal festival of the Thuringian mountain, castle and forest communities. At the same time, it offers a unique geological overview of the main types of rock found in Thuringia, which represent the periods of the past geological eras.
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Up there near the Fuchsturm Tower is the end point of the Geological Nature Trail. The shrine, consisting of 32 stone monuments, was erected in 1936 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Fuchsturm Society and the 14th Federal Festival of Thuringian Mountain, Castle, and Forest Communities. It also offers a unique geological overview of the rock types primarily found in Thuringia, representing the periods of past geological eras.
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Elevation 430 m
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