Rock castles and block seas
This GeoTour makes the topic "stones and geology" an exciting outdoor adventure for the whole family with its exploration tasks and research questions.
Main topics: rock castles, block slopes, block seas, wandering blocks, conglomerate sandstone, plate sandstone, geology and landscape
Additional topics: water shortage, boundary, marker and memorial stones, millstone quarrying, blades, desertion
Rock/mineral types: conglomerate sandstone with quartz gravel*, plate sandstone*, shell limestone* (trail ballast)
* Included in the GeoBox
GeoBox: The rock set for all big and small geo researchers is available at the Bad Herrenalb tourist information for 12.50 €. The GeoBox is complemented by the GeoKompakt brochure, which provides exciting basic knowledge about geology.
Start and finish: hiking parking lot and bus stop Dreimarkstein
Route length: 5.8 km
Total ascent: 65 m
There are no information boards on site. All texts and images for the stations can be found in the brochure "GeoTour Dobel." The brochure is available at the Dobel spa administration or under www.dobel.de or www.albtal-tourismus.de for free download and ordering.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Walking on forest paths, edges, forest areas as well as rocks or boulders is at your own risk! Do not chip the protected Volzemer stones or small monuments such as boundary stones!
Tips and suggestions
More information at: www.dobel.de or at www.albtal-tourismus.de
More Geotours at: www.naturparkschwarzwald.de
Roadbook
See brochure for GeoTour Dobel
Felsformation "Volzemer Steine"
Grillplatz am Dreimarkstein
Dreimarkstein
Schwabhauser Hütte
Großer/Volzemer Stein
Schnepfenrain
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Line 716 between Pforzheim-Dobel-Bad Herrenalb
Line X63 between Calw-Bad Wildbad-Dobel-Bad Herrenalb
Bus stop: Dreimarkstein
Directions
L340 between Bad Herrenalb and Eyach Bridge
Parking
Parking lot at Dreimarkstein
Coordinates
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Equipment
Sturdy footwear that covers the ankles with good tread. Weather-appropriate outdoor clothing. Backpack with drink and snack if needed.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions