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Lichtenstein Quarry – Lichtenstein Castle Ruins loop from Lichtensteinhöhle

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Lichtenstein Quarry – Lichtenstein Castle Ruins loop from Lichtensteinhöhle

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Lichtenstein Quarry – Lichtenstein Castle Ruins loop from Lichtensteinhöhle

01:39

5.84km

130m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Gipskarstlandschaft bei Ührde

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Mammoth Stone on the Karst Trail

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Because it is informative and it is very beautiful in the Lichtenstein area at any time of the year ...

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Lichtenstein Quarry

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The Lichtenstein quarry is used by 2 gypsum companies: "Rigips Saint-Gobain" and "Casea (a company of the Remondis Group)".
The raw gypsum stone mined here is geologically assigned to the …

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1.05 km

View of the Lichtenstein Quarry

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The Lichtenstein quarry is used by 2 gypsum companies: "Rigips Saint-Gobain" and "Casea (a company of the Remondis Group)".
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1.42 km

Opposite the ascent to the castle ruins of Lichtenstein is an oak tree. This was planted in honor of the forest ranger Otto Klages. From 1956 to 1987 he was forest warden for the Dorst Forest Cooperative.

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1.52 km

Lichtenstein Castle Ruins

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After changing owners, the castle has been abandoned since 1567 and left to decay. Some of the masonry may have been used for buildings in the area.

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1.56 km

Wild Garlic Paradise in the Gipskarstlandschaft bei Ührde

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In spring there are wild garlic as far as the eye can see in Lichtenstein.

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2.78 km

Lichtenstein Cave

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Very difficult to find as there is no indication. Also difficult to access due to fallen trees.

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5.31 km

View of Steinbruch Lichtenstein

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The Lichtenstein quarry is used jointly by two gypsum works. The raw gypsum stone mined here is geologically classified as main anhydrite (z3) and was deposited around 254 million years …

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5.84 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.91 km

1.75 km

154 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Friday 3 July

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59 %

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Lichtenstein Quarry – Lichtenstein Castle Ruins loop from Lichtensteinhöhle

Mammoth Stone on the Karst Trail

Lichtenstein Quarry

View of the Lichtenstein Quarry

Otto Klages Oak

Lichtenstein Castle Ruins

Wild Garlic Paradise in the Gipskarstlandschaft bei Ührde

Lichtenstein Cave

View of Steinbruch Lichtenstein

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