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Hesse
Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Sontra

Knots-Keller Cave

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Knots-Keller Cave

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Geo-Naturpark Frau-Holle-Land

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    1. Burghöfer Blick Viewpoint – Ziegenküppel Observation Tower loop from Friemen

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    July 12, 2020

    The Ziegenküppel is a ridge made of shell limestone, while Knots Keller consists of the much older Zechstein.
    (Source: information board on site)

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      October 26, 2023

      The name KNOTS-KELLER has been a mystery for a long time. Children used to be told that Santa Claus lived here.
      A closer look reveals the meaning of the name:
      Because the word “knots” means
      also means "growth". Growth in the form of a root in the limestone rock. It is difficult to guess how old this root is.
      Knots, together with cave (= cellar) gives the name KNOTS-KELLER

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        November 5, 2021

        Here you can find the traces of a sea in the Waldkappeler mountains.
        Here there is a Zechstein formation measuring approx. 4.50 m wide and an integrated hollow measuring approx. 2 m high and approx. 2.80 m wide. The Zechstein is made up of marine deposits that were formed in Europe by the so-called Zechstein Sea. This Zechstein Sea stretched across large parts of Europe.

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          Elevation 420 m

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          Location: Sontra, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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