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Bornum Sinkhole, Reed Pond and Old Orchard Meadow

Natural Monuments

Bornum Sinkhole, Reed Pond and Old Orchard Meadow

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Bornum Sinkhole, Reed Pond and Old Orchard Meadow

Recommended by 22 hikers out of 27

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Elm-Lappwald

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Location: Königslutter am Elm, Helmstedt, Lower Saxony, Germany

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1. Bornum Sinkhole – View of Wolfsburg from Elm loop from Bornum

8.50km

02:16

100m

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

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2. Diana Ruh Rest Area – Bornum Sinkhole loop from Bornum

12.7km

03:27

190m

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

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3. Glockenteich Pond – Lutter Waterfall and Great Pond (Abt-Fabrizius Trail) loop from Königslutter

18.1km

04:52

230m

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Floh

May 16, 2021

The sinkhole on the edge of the Elm between the village of Bornum and the town of Königslutter was caused by collapsing cavities within the layers of shell limestone. It forms a funnel-shaped depression and is fed with water by springs. The sinkhole has a diameter of approx. 60 m and is surrounded by oak, hornbeam and field maple. It forms an important habitat for many animals and plants. Next to the sinkhole is an old orchard meadow on which many yellow cowslips bloom in April / May.

The shallow pond opposite the sinkhole, which is also a natural monument, is mostly overgrown with reeds. Due to this special vegetation, special and rare communities have been able to develop here.

Because of its importance for science and research and because of its rarity and peculiarity, the sinkhole and the adjacent pond are designated as a natural monument.

In addition, both bodies of water are subject to special biotope protection under the Lower Saxony Nature Conservation Act. It's an idyllic / haunted place ...

Please preserve the diverse habitat of animals and plants.

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Floh

May 15, 2021

Natural monument sinkhole and pond near Bornum - an enchanted place ...

The sinkhole on the edge of the Elm was created by collapsing cavities within the shell limestone layers. It forms a funnel-shaped depression and is fed with water by springs

The sinkhole has a diameter of approx. 60 m and is surrounded by oak, hornbeam and field maple. An old orchard meadow can be found right next to the sinkhole. Many yellow cowslips bloom there in April / May.

The shallow pond opposite the sinkhole, which is also a natural monument, is mostly overgrown with reeds. Due to this special vegetation, special and rare communities have been able to develop here.

Both bodies of water are subject to special biotope protection under the Lower Saxony Nature Conservation Act.

Please protect this special habitat!

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Andreas

August 11, 2025

The fish market is in the middle of nowhere, nice to take a break and relax.

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Location: Königslutter am Elm, Helmstedt, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Bornum Sinkhole, Reed Pond and Old Orchard Meadow

1. Bornum Sinkhole – View of Wolfsburg from Elm loop from Bornum

2. Diana Ruh Rest Area – Bornum Sinkhole loop from Bornum

3. Glockenteich Pond – Lutter Waterfall and Great Pond (Abt-Fabrizius Trail) loop from Königslutter

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