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Natural Monuments

Velpker Schweiz Sandstone Quarries

Natural Monuments

Velpker Schweiz Sandstone Quarries

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Velpker Schweiz Sandstone Quarries

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Location: Velpke, Helmstedt, Lower Saxony, Germany

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November 30, 2021

Hiking

“Velpker Switzerland” 🇨🇭 was created through the mining of sand and stone. Geological formations were uncovered that show how the history of the earth has developed in our region.

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November 28, 2021

Hiking

Stone 🪨 was quarried here! The quarry area is now a great local recreation area and is wonderful for hiking 🥾. Here you can also learn something about the geological peculiarities on the geo-educational trail. Stones 🪨 and information boards provide an overview! 👀

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August 27, 2018

Hiking

The degradation of the Velpker Rhät sandstone was done since 1640 in numerous quarries. The stones were initially used for the restoration of churches, monasteries and fortifications destroyed in the …

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Velpke, Helmstedt, Lower Saxony, Germany

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