Obernkirchen Sandstone Quarries

Obernkirchen Sandstone Quarries

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Obernkirchen Sandstone Quarries

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Location: Stadthagen, Landkreis Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

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December 18, 2021

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Where strong mountain ranges rise from the North German lowlands for the first time, the Obernkirchen sandstone quarries are located four kilometers east of Obernkirchen and six kilometers south of …

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February 4, 2022

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Mining history to experience and touch!

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May 10, 2025

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Obernkirchen sandstone is among the highest quality sandstones in Germany. Cologne Cathedral was partially built with this sandstone.

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Elevation 390 m

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Location: Stadthagen, Landkreis Schaumburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

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