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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

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

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

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

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

01:29

5.45km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

73 m

Basalt Crater 'Blauer Stein' Hiking Car Park

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

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2

2.31 km

View of Oberbergisches Land

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Simply a magnificent view.

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3

5.15 km

Basalt columns at Basaltkrater, Naturpark Bergisches Land

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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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5.17 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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5

5.26 km

Blauer Stein Shelter

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

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6

5.28 km

Shelter at Blauer Stein with a view of the basalt crater

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

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7

5.29 km

Windeck picnic station

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B

5.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

251 m

213 m

Surfaces

2.23 km

2.01 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

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