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Dwarf Church (cave)

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Dwarf Church (cave)

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Priorteich/ Sachsenstein

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    Location: Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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    March 28, 2021

    Hiking

    In the southern Harz gypsum landscape, small swelling caves are also known as "dwarf" or "dwarf holes". These are swelling cavities, i.e. bubble-like cavities under layers of plaster of paris and anhydrite, which have arisen as a result of the increase in volume during the conversion of anhydrite into plaster by bulging upwards.
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    March 7, 2021

    Hiking

    There are three so-called dwarf holes here.
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    April 25, 2021

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    Very interesting these little holes :-)
    There are 3 pieces in one place on this tour.
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    1. Sachsenstein Rock Formation – Höllstein Cliff Trail loop from Zisterzienserkloster Walkenried

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    03:59

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

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    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 300 m

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    Location: Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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