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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 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.

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

Some paths are good for cycling. Pure nature!

Crossroads with many activity options, Dreisbachtal or Friedberg can be reached from here

From here it goes downhill in practically all directions.

The Kleine Gleichberg (641 m) forms a "geological twin" with the opposite Großer Gleichberg (679 m). Both mountains are basalt cones of volcanic origin. The name "Steinsburg" (867: Steinberg) probably originated from the large stone fields surrounding the mountain plateau. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe recognized the volcanic origin of these stone fields as early as the 18th century. The basalt of the former volcanic vent disintegrated through erosion into the seas of blocks visible today, a typical feature of crumbling volcanic ruins. These basalt blocks were used in Celtic times to build dry stone walls to protect the oppidum. A total of three rings of walls were built, surrounding the mountain similar to city walls. Source: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppidum_Steinsburg

Only the foundations remain, giving an impression of the chapel's former grandeur. "At the front end of the upper plateau, you'll find the ruins of the old pilgrimage chapel of St. Michael. It was first mentioned in 1517 as "Kerchen auff der Steynburck," but lightning destroyed the little church in 1527. Today, only its remains tell their story." Source: https://www.immer-auf-reisen.de/steinsburg-kleiner-gleichberg/