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.- Paleontological site
- …lies at an elevation of 497 metres (1,631 feet)
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Hochwacht Wildensbuch Observation Tower and Under Bailiff’s House (former small castle).
Hochwacht Wildensbuch Observation Tower
Hochwacht Wildensbuch Observation Tower is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 1 km east of Quarzgrube.
Under Bailiff’s House (former small castle)
Under Bailiff’s House (former small castle) is situated 1 km west of Quarzgrube.
Reformed Church
Reformed Church is situated 1¼ km west of Quarzgrube.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Benken and Rudolfingen.
Benken
Benken is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
Trüllikon
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
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Latitude
47.65601° or 47° 39′ 22″ north
Longitude
8.66891° or 8° 40′ 8″ east
Open location code
8FVCMM49+CH
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Schluecht and Quarzgrubenweiher.
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