Quarzgrube
Quarzgrube is a paleontological site in Benken (ZH), Andelfingen District, Canton of Zurich. Quarzgrube is situated near the forest Schluecht, as well as near the sports venue Benken 300 m.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Hochwacht Wildensbuch Observation Tower and Under Bailiff’s House (former small castle).
Hochwacht Wildensbuch Observation Tower
Scenic viewpoint
Hochwacht Wildensbuch Observation Tower is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 1 km east of Quarzgrube.
Under Bailiff’s House (former small castle)
Castle
Under Bailiff’s House (former small castle) is situated 1 km west of Quarzgrube.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Benken and Rudolfingen.
Benken
Village
Benken is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
Trüllikon
Village
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″ north
Longitude
8.66891° or 8° 40′ 8″ east
Elevation
497 metres (1,631 feet)
Open location code
8FVCMM49+CH
OpenStreetMap ID
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Highlights: Schluecht and Quarzgrubenweiher.
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