RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Discover
Places to see
Natural Monuments
Germany
Saxony

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Stolpen

Stolpen Basalt Monument

Discover
Places to see
Natural Monuments
Germany
Saxony

Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains

Stolpen

Stolpen Basalt Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stolpen Basalt Monument

Hiking

4.8

(263)

Gravel riding

5.0

(2)

Cycling

5.0

(2)

Mountain biking

5.0

(1)

Nordic walking

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

SaveShare
  • More
  • Location: Stolpen, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

    SaveShare
  • More
  • Take Me There

    Tips

    November 27, 2022

    Hiking

    Nice memorial. Once was here 25million ago. Years ago a volcano brought out the basalt.
    Translated by

    February 10, 2018

    Hiking

    The term "basalt" was first used in 1546 by the famous Saxon scholar and founder of modern mining science Gregorius Agricola. This makes the Stolpener Burgberg the typoslocality of all basalts worldwide.
    Translated by

    August 8, 2022

    Hiking

    The Stolpen Basalt is a geological natural monument of outstanding importance. It also shapes the external appearance of the castle and many of the town's buildings, in which it was …
    Translated by
    guide_signup

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 5 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Stolpen Basalt Monument

    placeholder

    4.6

    (68)

    212

    hikers

    #1.

    View of Stolpen Castle – Stolpen Basalt Monument loop from Stolpen

    7.50km

    02:02

    110m

    100m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate with deviceSend to Phone
    Moderate
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 370 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Friday 11 September

    19°C

    9°C

    51 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Stolpen, Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains, Saxony, Germany

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Fountain on Stolpen Market Square

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy