Steinhirt, Mountain summit in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Steinhirt reaches an elevation of 578.4 meters and features the Wäldlesfels, an eight-meter-high limestone obelisk at its peak.
The central hill formed approximately 14-15 million years ago through ground rebound following a meteorite impact that created the Steinheimer Basin.
Local residents successfully prevented the complete quarrying of Wäldlesfels limestone in the 19th century, preserving this natural formation for future generations.
Climbers frequent the Wäldlesfels rock formation, which presents routes up to grade VIII difficulty level according to climbing classification systems.
The mountain contains drill holes from marine mollusks, indicating the presence of an ancient reef when the meteorite crater filled with water.
Location: Baden-Württemberg
Elevation above the sea: 578.4 m
GPS coordinates: 48.68544,10.06706
Latest update: March 23, 2025 02:55
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