ロイリートの絶景の山頂・トップ17

The stone dumps of the Steinsburg on the Kleiner Gleichberg near Römhild in Thuringia are a sea of volcanic rock formed by the eroding basalt blocks of the former volcano. They line the slopes of the basalt cones and are a typical feature of the crumbling volcanic ruins of the Gleichberg Mountains. The term "Steinsburg" probably derives from these large stone fields surrounding the mountain plateau. In Celtic times, these basalt blocks were used to build dry-stone walls for the oppidum (hilltop settlement) built around the mountain.

The climb is worth it for this wonderful view.

Here you are standing directly on the edge of one of the basalt slopes that are so typical of the Kleiner Gleichberg. Across the slightly hilly landscape of the Gabfeld, the ridge of the Thuringian Forest can be clearly seen in the distance. An engraved panoramic stone plaque explains the individual peaks.

The basalt formed by volcanic activity is a major feature of the Gleichberge. On the surface, weathering has "broken up" the very solid and stable rock to such an extent that the boulders form so-called block heaps/block seas. In addition to the natural block heaps, another special feature are the remains of the ramparts from the time of Celtic settlement. Here on the Kleiner Gleichberg, entire mountain slopes can be seen, forming a huge block sea.

From Frankenblick, the view sweeps over the gently rolling landscape of Grabfeld. The village of Gleichamberg lies directly at its feet, and behind it stretches the Milz floodplain. In the distance, the ridges of the Hassberge and the Steigerwald can be seen, among other things.

Very nice view of the expanse

Normally a great view, unfortunately I wasn't lucky today. 🤓

Very beautiful piece of nature, in good weather you have a fantastic view