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Girkenrother Igel Basalt Columns
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Girkenrother Igel Basalt Columns
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luktob07
May 21, 2024
Hiking
At this point, the basalt columns lie on the slope like hedgehog spines, hence the place's name
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Christian aus S.
January 25, 2026
Hiking
A large collection of basalt blocks, linked to a regional legend. I could only make out a hedgehog with a bit of imagination, though. In many quarries, the basalt columns are more orderly and imposing.
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