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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Windeck

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

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Windeck

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

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

02:40

9.54km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

48 m

Mittelirser Walzenmühle

Highlight • Historical Site

Often open on German Mill Days on Whit Monday

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2

3.23 km

View of Siegerland

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Great view towards Siegerland

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3

5.72 km

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

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4

6.07 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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5

6.09 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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6

6.18 km

Blauer Stein Shelter

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

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7

6.21 km

Windeck picnic station

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8

9.40 km

Irsen Village Pond

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9.54 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.41 km

1.96 km

962 m

180 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

2.52 km

1.87 km

646 m

330 m

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Highest point (360 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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