Quarzgrube
Quarzgrube is a paleontological site in Benken (ZH), Andelfingen District, Canton of Zurich. Quarzgrube is situated nearby to the forest Schluecht, as well as near the sports venue Schützenhaus MSV Benken.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Wildensbuch lookout tower and Schlössli.
Wildensbuch lookout tower
Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Tschubby, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Wildensbuch lookout tower is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 1 km east of Quarzgrube.
Schlössli
Castle
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Schlössli is a castle, which is situated 1 km west of Quarzgrube.
Reformed Church
Church
Photo: DidiWeidmann, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Reformed Church is situated 1¼ km west of Quarzgrube.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Benken and Rudolfingen.
Benken
Village
Photo: Wandervogel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Benken is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
Trüllikon
Village
Photo: Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Trüllikon is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. Trüllikon is situated 2½ km southeast of Quarzgrube.
Quarzgrube
Latitude
47.65601° or 47° 39′ 22″ northLongitude
8.66891° or 8° 40′ 8″ eastElevation
497 metres (1,631 feet)Open location code
8FVCMM49+CHOpenStreetMap ID
way 290035745
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