Aufgelassener Steinbruch, Natural monument in Eppertshausen, Germany.
The abandoned quarry spans over 60,763 square meters and contains two ponds that formed in its deeper sections after mining operations ceased.
The site operated as a trachyte quarry until the mid-1930s, producing gravel and building stones before its transformation into a protected geological area.
The quarry serves as a geological research site where scientists study various minerals, including metazeunerite and uranium ores found in the exposed rock layers.
Located at coordinates 49.945° N and 8.804° E, the monument requires visitors to obtain permission before accessing the site due to safety regulations.
The quarry waters harbor freshwater jellyfish during specific seasons and function as essential breeding grounds for multiple amphibian species.
Location: Hesse
Location: Darmstadt-Dieburg
Location: Eppertshausen
Inception: May 27, 1959
GPS coordinates: 49.94500,8.80400
Latest update: March 11, 2025 02:25
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