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Kaolin Pits (Kaolingruben) – Basalt Columns in Rothau loop from Rotava

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Czech Republic

Severozápad

Karlovarský kraj

Kaolin Pits (Kaolingruben) – Basalt Columns in Rothau loop from Rotava

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4.6

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Kaolin Pits (Kaolingruben) – Basalt Columns in Rothau loop from Rotava

01:21

4.53km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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1.72 km

Kaolin Pits (Kaolingruben)

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There are numerous kaolin pits here, and an information board explains their origin

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1.92 km

Rotavské Varhany (Rothau Organ Pipes)

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impressive basalt columns in a former quarry

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1.95 km

View from the Basalt Cliff Summit

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There is a triangulation point on top of the basalt rock and there is a great view, there used to be a small hut here

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4.53 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

1.32 km

588 m

226 m

Surfaces

1.75 km

1.29 km

619 m

588 m

226 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

17°C

8°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

June 30, 2025,Rothauer Basaltorgel

Today was an interesting excursion to the Rothauer Basalt Organ. We started at a small crossroads in the middle of the forest, and most of the hike up the mountain also ran through the forest and along a small stream – so it was pleasant despite the heat. While we do have some basalt mountains on the German side, this …

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Kaolin Pits (Kaolingruben) – Basalt Columns in Rothau loop from Rotava

Kaolin Pits (Kaolingruben)

Rotavské Varhany (Rothau Organ Pipes)

Basalt Columns in Rothau

View from the Basalt Cliff Summit

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