Meerberg, Mountain summit in Linz am Rhein, Germany
Meerberg is a hill in the Linz am Rhein area that rises to 429 meters and features steep northern and western slopes descending toward the Kasbach valley. The mountain displays geological features shaped by its position in the landscape and mineral-rich rock formations.
Mining operations began in the late 1800s when the Linz Basalt Company started extracting basalt from this location, continuing for more than a century. The quarry finally closed in 2010, marking the end of a long period of industrial activity on the mountain.
The mountain is home to rare minerals like nephelin basalt, apophyllite, and calcite that attract collectors and geology enthusiasts from different regions. Visitors can observe these formations along walking paths and learn about what makes this place special to people interested in earth sciences.
Several walking trails connect around the mountain and typically take about two hours to complete from start to finish. The paths remain accessible throughout the year, though spring and autumn offer the most pleasant conditions for hiking.
Heavy quarrying operations reduced the mountain's height by 18 meters, changing it from being the highest peak in the Linzer Hohe region to a lower status. Visitors today are walking on a hillside that has been physically reshaped by human activity.
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