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North Rhine-Westphalia

Detmold District

Kreis Paderborn
Bad Lippspringe

Great Brichkuhle Sinkhole

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Detmold District

Kreis Paderborn
Bad Lippspringe

Great Brichkuhle Sinkhole

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Great Brichkuhle Sinkhole

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Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge

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    July 16, 2018

    Hiking

    Both the Brichkuhle and the Wehringer Pohl are typical "sinkholes", as they often occur in regions with calcareous underground. Limestone can be released from precipitation water, especially along rock fissures, …
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    February 7, 2025

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    The Große Brichkuhle is very impressive! You can't really capture its dimensions in a photo.
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    May 18, 2016

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    The Great Brichkuhle, the largest sinkhole in the region, is about 40 m in diameter and 25 m deep.
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 330 m

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