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North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Windeck

Blue Stone" basalt crater" – Basalt columns at Basaltkrater, Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Kuchhausen

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Windeck

Blue Stone" basalt crater" – Basalt columns at Basaltkrater, Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Kuchhausen

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Blue Stone" basalt crater" – Basalt columns at Basaltkrater, Naturpark Bergisches Land loop from Kuchhausen

02:09

7.80km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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1

2.47 km

View of Siegerland

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Great view towards Siegerland

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7.22 km

Blauer Stein Shelter

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This shelter with barbecue area is located near the blue stone.

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3

7.24 km

Free geology lessons. Ideal for a break with a beautiful view of the landscape.

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7.24 km

Windeck picnic station

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5

7.36 km

Blue Stone" basalt crater"

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The Blue Stone near Leuscheid is an impressive natural monument. The angular, partly meter-high columns of the basalt crater were created by volcanic activity.

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7.38 km

A geological peculiarity from the old volcanic times can be seen here: the basalt steles that can be seen at this point have been given the name "The Pillars of …

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7.73 km

Spacious car park just 3 minutes' walk from the "Blauer Stein" basalt crater

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7.80 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.29 km

2.28 km

1.04 km

185 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

1.62 km

1.20 km

791 m

261 m

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Sunday 11 October

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