Wernloch, Stone quarry and archaeological monument in Forst Kleinschwarzenlohe, Germany.
Wernloch is a stone quarry and archaeological ground monument in Forst Kleinschwarzenlohe near Wendelstein in Bavaria. The site displays exposed rock layers and visible traces of former extraction work preserved in the landscape.
The quarry developed from stone extraction carried out by local people across different historical periods. The structures left behind document various phases of stone gathering in this forested region.
The quarry shows traces of human activity spanning different time periods, visible in the rock walls and ground. These remains tell how people extracted stone here over centuries and shaped the local landscape.
The site is accessible via paths through the forest area and can be visited during walks in the region. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and remember that it is a protected archaeological monument.
The site is protected because it contains both geological layers and archaeological finds in one location. This combination makes it a rare place where two different scientific viewpoints can be applied to the same spot.
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