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Parkstein

Micro-Cache with a scenic view

by Schokokekse Germany > Bayern > Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab

Attention! This Geocache is "Archived"! There is no physical container at the specified (or to be determined) coordinates. In the interest of the place it should not be necessarily to search!

N 49° 43.905' E 012° 04.208' (WGS84)
Convert coordinates Size: micro Status: Archived Time required: 0:30 h Route: 0.8 km Hidden on: 21 October 2005 Listed since: 23 October 2005 Last update: 30 January 2012 Listing: https://opencaching.de/OC0589 Also listed at: geocaching.com	20 Found 1 Not found 1 Note 4 Watchers 0 Ignorers 123 Page visits 0 Log pictures Geokrety history

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Our very first self-hidden cache, a micro on the basalt rock "Parkstein" near Weiden/Germany.

basalt pillars Parkstein (source: Wikipedia, picture:Parkstein.jpg, license: GNU FDL)

As starting point we suggest the parking at

N 49°43.883' E 012°04.228'
Public transport is available, read below for details.

Unfortunately the cache is not accessible for childrens buggies or wheelchairs, but climbing the rock awards you with a beautiful view - even at night!
The basalt rock was formed about 24 million years ago as a consequence from the continental drift. The actual visible part consists of severe basalt rock and was shaped by erosion and weathering forces corroding the "weaker" surroundings. From the parking area you get an excellent view at the "pillars" of igneous rock that were formed by solidified lava.

More information about the geolocigal very interesting basalt rock can be found on the VFMG-Weiden homepage (german), the town's website (including a bus timetable) is at parkstein.de. Hungry/thirsty cache hunters will find a restaurant next to the parking area.

The cache consists of a film canister containing a logbook and a pencil. Those who like it can upgrade the terrain rating to 5 by choosing the "direct" way :-D

Happy hunting!

P.S. please note the cache hidden on the nearby basalt mountain Rauher Kulm, direction Bayreuth (atm only available on geocaching.com)

Utilities

This geocache is probably placed within a nature reserve! Please see here for further information.
Naturschutzgebiet Parkstein (Info)

This geocache is probably placed within the following protected areas (Info): FFH-Gebiet Parkstein (Info), Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald (Info)

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