The Elfengrund waterfall in the southern part of the "Plesse-Konstein" nature reserve is unique to the region with some fossil limestone tufts. The very calcareous Gatterbach springs from nearby sources. Mosses are particularly responsible for the deposition of lime as tuff, especially the "variable strong nerve moss" (Cratoneurum commutatum). It grows on trickled or overflowed stones in shady and: lime-rich sections of the upper streams.

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Nordhesse

April 24, 2023

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The waterfall in Elfengrund is one of the largest tufa springs in Hesse. The Gatterbach, which rises from nearby springs, has over time piled up the limestone tuff on mosses and formed steps for waterfalls through the constant supply of lime deposits.
This place has already had a magical attraction in the past and a legend says that the elves would dance here in the moonlight.

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Stefanie

January 7, 2022

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A really very idyllic place to linger. And in summer, when the moss has grown, it's even nicer

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1. NVA Border Troops Patrol Path – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

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03:39

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2. Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area – NVA Border Troops Patrol Path loop from Wanfried

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3. Elfengrund Waterfall – Muschelkalk Quarry loop from Wanfried

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Elevation 330 m

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

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Elfengrund Waterfall

1. NVA Border Troops Patrol Path – Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area loop from Hildebrandshausen

2. Plesse Barbecue and Picnic Area – NVA Border Troops Patrol Path loop from Wanfried

3. Elfengrund Waterfall – Muschelkalk Quarry loop from Wanfried

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