Millions of years ago, the area around Oberlech lay beneath a shallow sea. Over time, thick layers of anhydrite settled there, which later transformed into gypsum. Today, when rain penetrates small cracks, the gypsum begins to swell and slowly dissolves. Cavities form underground until the overlying earth gives way and collapses. This is how the characteristic hollows of the Lower Gypsum Holes, which have been protected since 1988, were formed.

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June 6, 2021

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Nature reserve since 1988. On information boards you can find many interesting facts about the formation of the plaster holes.

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August 8, 2016

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Very well described and walkable natural spectacle. Great for children from 5 years.

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1. Playful hiking & Gipsi's puzzle trail

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350m

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2. Through the Gipslöcher reserve

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01:22

190m

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3. View of Körbersee (north side) – View of Körbersee loop from Lech

20.8km

06:24

700m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 1,820 m

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1. Playful hiking & Gipsi's puzzle trail

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