Basalt Columns at Steinberg
Basalt Columns at Steinberg
Highlight • Natural Monument
Basalt Columns at Steinberg
Hiking
4.7
(281)
Mountain biking
5.0
(4)
Road cycling
5.0
(1)
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July 16, 2023
Hiking
Formation of the basalt columns:
As lava solidifies, stresses in the cooling basalt rock create a network of fissures. The fissures form deep columns with an intriguingly regular, mostly hexagonal, cross-section.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Basalt Columns at Steinberg
4.4
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55
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7.21km
02:01
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(12)
37
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3.83km
01:03
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(21)
30
hikers
11.7km
03:12
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 590 m
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