Bowl stone near Fischbach

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Coordinates: 49 ° 26 '  N , 11 ° 11'  E

Bowl stone from the south

The bowl stone is a sandstone monolith and is located about two kilometers north of Fischbach near Nuremberg . The rock is designated as geotope 574R005 and a ground monument.

description

The bowl stone is a large sandstone monolith in the sandstone Keuper region of the Middle Franconian Basin . The dimensions of the rock are about ten meters in length and width and about five meters in height. There are smaller caves and several bowl-like depressions in the rock. The name of the rock comes from its bowl-shaped depressions, which are partially filled with water after rain.

history

The striking rock formation probably had cultic significance in prehistoric times. Today the rock is used exclusively for recreational purposes, which has left its mark.

Access

The bowl stone is freely accessible all year round. It is easy to reach from Fischbach on foot or by bike.

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180-degree panoramic view of Schüsselstein, autumn 2013

  • The bowl stone

  • Sandstone pillar

  • view from above

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Geotope: 574R005 bowl stone
  2. ↑ Ground monument: D-5-6533-0125

Web links

Commons : Schüsselstein (Fischbach near Nürnberg)  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files