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View of Rammelsbach Quarry
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Dirk Rüger
May 26, 2025
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At the Rammelsbacher Kopf lies Germany's former largest hard stone quarry, known for the mining of the rare kuselite (microdiorite). For over 136 years, hard stone was mined here since 1868, and was used, among other things, as paving stones on the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Today, the Rammelsbach Quarry Museum tells the story of this important industrial site.
💡 Tip: A visit to the Quarry Museum offers fascinating insights into the hard work of the quarrymen and the region's geological features.
💡 Tip: A visit to the Quarry Museum offers fascinating insights into the hard work of the quarrymen and the region's geological features.
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