ラインスベルクの天然記念物・トップ20

According to legend, the shallow cave in the rock (quartz-armed porphyry or rhyolite) was once much larger, and three fairies lived there. On a full moon night, a minstrel who had previously played at the fair in Hintergersdorf (spa town of Hartha) passed by. The three fairies had laid out laundry on the meadow to bleach. The musician picked up a lace cloth and took it with him. However, when he got home, instead of the cloth, he held a gray cobweb in his hand. Before sunrise, he returned the cobweb to its place, where it became a lace cloth again, just as the other laundry disappeared with the first rays of sunlight. Since then, the fairies have not been seen again, and the cave has become a shallow hole.

Located in a beautiful spot. Info: This was probably created by human hands. The cave is made of quartz-poor porphyry. According to legend, the shallow cave in the rock was once much larger, and three fairies lived there.

The Porphyry Fan – A Landmark in "Little Tyrol." An impressive site with information panels and plenty of seating. Info: Impressive rock faces at the "Porphyry Fan" National Geotope. The 40-meter-wide and 15-meter-high porphyry fan was discovered by chance during quarrying operations in the 19th century. Due to the natural significance of the outcrop, quarrying ceased around 1850. It was designated a natural monument in 1958.

Impressive basalt quarry and rest area with a witch's cottage in the Tharandt Forest. Information: In the old quarry (in operation until 1913), basalt is exposed over a length of 80 meters and an average height of 16 meters. The striking formation of the predominantly five- to six-sided columns led the Saxon authorities to designate it a natural monument as early as 1939. The quarry, with its small "witch's cottage," is a popular destination for day trips.

Geographical Center of Saxony. Information: This marker, a granite stele in front of the Diebskammerfelsen (Thieves' Chamber Rock), was erected because the official geographical center (not far from here) was only developed for tourism in 1995.

How powerful! It makes you feel really small as a person. A great highlight for a hike or bike ride. On site there are many information boards, seating, a trash can ( :) ) and even a shelter under which you can take refuge when it rains.

A real little witch's house for big and small witches 😜

Interesting facts about the pinnate leaves