Fig tree cliff

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Fig tree cliff

The fig tree cliff , also known as the fig tree pulpit , is a granite rock formation east of the Oker valley in the Harz Mountains . It is located near Romkerhalle in the non-parish Harz region of the Lower Saxony district of Goslar . Your rocks show clear signs of wool sack weathering .

Geographical location

The fig tree cliff is located in the Upper Harz in the Harz Nature Park around 800 m northeast of the Romkerhalle settlement (approx.  335  m above sea  level ) on the southwest flank of the Huthberg ( 604.8  m ) at around 540  m altitude; its highest point ( ) is in the southeast of the rock formation. To the west the landscape falls to the Oker with federal road 498 ( Oker –Romkerhalle– Okerstausee - Altenau ).

Hiking and viewing opportunities

The hiking trail leads past the fig tree cliff from the Käste cliffs to the Romkerhall waterfall . The rock formation is a popular hiking destination, and its viewing platform ( ) offers views to the west of the Okertal. The platform is secured by a railing.

See also

Individual evidence

  1. Map services of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation ( information )
  2. Die Feigenbaumklippe , accessed on May 21, 2010

Coordinates: 51 ° 51 ′ 49.5 "  N , 10 ° 28 ′ 50.8"  E