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Rhineland-Palatinate
Westerwaldkreis
Weltersburg

Kranstein Basalt Outcrop – Watzenhahner Giants Quarry loop from Weltersburg

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Westerwaldkreis
Weltersburg

Kranstein Basalt Outcrop – Watzenhahner Giants Quarry loop from Weltersburg

Moderate

4.5

(11)

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Kranstein Basalt Outcrop – Watzenhahner Giants Quarry loop from Weltersburg

02:27

8.73km

170m

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: May 25, 2026

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106 m

Historic Windmill in Weltersburg

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Somehow I find the grid designs for the windmills more beautiful, because you can see through it.

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1.30 km

Picnic Area at Kranstein

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great here

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1.31 km

Kranstein Basalt Outcrop

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Very interesting rock formation. Definitely worthwhile for anyone interested in geology. Display board on site.

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4.27 km

In the past, people used to seek this shelter during blasting to protect themselves from flying stones

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4.86 km

Watzenhahner Giants Quarry

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Haunted, abandoned quarry. Ideal for resting.

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4.94 km

Watzenhahner Giant Basalt Columns

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You can sit down and just let the rocks work their magic on you. A nice and quiet place to switch off and let your soul dangle. 😊

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8.07 km

View of Weltersburg

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... fantastic view of Weltersburg

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8.73 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

1.91 km

543 m

485 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

897 m

886 m

469 m

165 m

114 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Monday 22 June

31°C

19°C

12 %

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