Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Betzenstein
Wasserstein Gate
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Landkreis Bayreuth
Betzenstein
Wasserstein Gate
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 681 out of 692 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura
Location: Betzenstein, Landkreis Bayreuth, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
The Great Waterstone is a twelve meter deep rock gate. The so-called natural stone bridge is up to 7.5 meters wide and six meters high. The passageway was probably in prehistoric times a refuge for Stone Age hunters, which was evidenced by finds. In the White Jura - about 161 to 150 million years ago - the whole of southern Germany was under water. During this time, powerful rock effects were deposited on the seafloor due to constant subsidence of the earth's crust. You can still see these Jurassic sediments today.
November 28, 2019
Imposing about 12m deep rock gate, a through cave, and of course a popular photo motif, you should definitely take a look. This passage cave was probably a refuge for Stone Age hunters in prehistoric times, which has been proven by finds.
June 4, 2021
The somewhat inconspicuous water stone grotto is easily overlooked, it is located in the immediate vicinity of the water stone Abri. The water stone grotto is a rock overhang about 15 meters long, which is broken up by some rock pillars.
June 4, 2021
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