It is one of the most impressive basalt outcrops in the Westerwald. The Kranstein near Weltersburg is the Geotope of the Year 2020 in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark.
The cross-section of the fan-shaped, stone volcanic vent shows how the magma rose from the earth's interior to the outside a good 25 million years ago. Examinations of the basalt rock and the minerals extracted during the volcano's eruption allowed conclusions to be drawn about the composition of the earth's crust, which is up to 30 kilometres thick. The Kranstein is one of the highlights of the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark. Information boards provide details about the geotope. And a bench invites you to take a rest.
On the district road 95 leading from Willmenrod to Weltersburg, the site is slightly hidden behind trees on the left-hand side. However, the entrance can be seen from the road. Slow driving is advised here anyway. Our hiking tip: This interesting site is also a point on the "Watzenhahner Riesen" georoute.
It is one of the most impressive basalt outcrops in the Westerwald. The Kranstein near Weltersburg is the Geotope of the Year 2020 in the Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus Geopark.
Contact and directions
Winner Ufer 9
56459 Stahlhofen/Wiesensee
