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There used to be a cable car here to transport the basalt from the Sebbel for crushing. This was dismantled in the early 1960s. Parts of the supporting cable were then used in a milk cable car in Nausis, which has now also been dismantled

The place was first mentioned in documents in 1907, when the Knüllwaldbahn line was inaugurated. Passenger traffic was discontinued on June 1, 1984, and freight traffic at the end of 1995.

The quarry was originally put into operation by the company Dolorit Basalt AG during the construction of the Knüllwald railway from Treysa to Bad Hersfeld in 1904, but was closed again in 1936 after the deposits had been exploited and left to nature.

There are a few benches on the tour - and fortunately all in good condition!

Yes, it's a very small parking lot, but it's not very busy. The size is absolutely sufficient.

Basalt columns down to the water. Walking around requires a certain amount of physical agility, the path is very overgrown, you have to climb over tree trunks and crawl under them. But absolutely worth seeing

It is a beautifully situated rest stop. From here you have a good view and a great view of the stone mill near Schorbach.

In the neighboring district (VB) there are also some benches with a similar commemorative plaque for the "German Forest Protection Association".