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Gypsum Rocks at Wenkeberg

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Gypsum Rocks at Wenkeberg

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Gypsum Rocks at Wenkeberg

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    1. Hielöcher Karst Area – View of Seeterrasse Restaurant loop from Eschwege

    33.0km

    02:26

    370m

    370m

    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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    August 12, 2020

    The Wenkeberg is the southern continuation of the Hielöcher and separated from them by a large sinkhole (sinkhole). The mountain is mainly formed from limestones of the main dolomite (Zechstein). The gypsum rocks, where the structure (stratification) can still be partially recognized, are striking here. These plasters can mainly be found on its north side. In the wider area the gypsum of the Werra anhydrite is only slightly exposed.

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      August 27, 2022

      Small, narrow trails lead around the Wenkeberg (at the same time hiking trails, so be careful) from which you have a beautiful view of Frankershausen. There is also a small shelter on the south side of the mountain.

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

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