Drei Brüder von Weißenhaid, rock in Germany
Drei Brüder von Weißenhaid are three large granite rock formations standing close together near Meierhöfer Seite in the Fichtelgebirge mountains. They display characteristic rounded shapes created by weathering processes and formed from magma that solidified approximately 285 million years ago.
The rocks formed approximately 285 million years ago when magma solidified in the Earth's crust to create a granite mass. Over millions of years, rain, wind, and temperature fluctuations have worn the surface and created a pattern of horizontal and vertical fractures.
The three rocks feature in local folklore as brothers turned to stone by a wicked spirit while fleeing from robbers. This legend adds a layer of meaning that visitors often discover and enjoy during their visit.
The rocks are accessible via a marked hiking trail and take approximately one to one and a half hours on foot from the village of Meierhöfer Seite. Wear sturdy footwear as paths are uneven and can become slippery when wet, and note that weather here can change quickly.
The rocks display a distinctive pattern resembling a mattress that formed from the way the stone fractured into horizontal layers. This is a rare example of spheroidal weathering, a process where granite breaks into rounded shapes or columnar structures.
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