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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Meißner

Moss-Covered Basalt Field (Moossteinmeer)

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis

Meißner

Moss-Covered Basalt Field (Moossteinmeer)

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Moss-Covered Basalt Field (Moossteinmeer)

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Location: Meißner, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Daniela - danik145

September 3, 2023

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In basalt seas/fields or block heaps in summer, the escaping cold air causes the formation of condensation or a low evaporation rate. This allows various types of mosses to grow and spread there.

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Mario Zinngrebe

February 11, 2023

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Simply mystical and enchanted

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Rainer

March 29, 2026

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Admittedly: the moss-covered stones give the surrounding forest a fairytale-like quality.

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Elevation 730 m

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