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North Rhine-Westphalia

Arnsberg District

Märkischer Kreis

Hemer

Echsenschacht, Laubschacht and Bärenhöhle

North Rhine-Westphalia

Arnsberg District

Märkischer Kreis

Hemer

Echsenschacht, Laubschacht and Bärenhöhle

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Echsenschacht, Laubschacht and Bärenhöhle

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Location: Hemer, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Moonbeam🌜

November 6, 2024

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In the extreme southeast of the GeoPark lies the Felsenmeer Hemer, a bizarre karst landscape that can be explored free of charge via a circular path with viewing platforms and panoramic bridges. Information boards provide the geological background.

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Schwerte-Radler

February 22, 2024

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The Felsenmeer in Hemer, a unique natural monument in the Sauerland, combines natural history and cultural aspects in a fascinating way. The geological formation of this remarkable geotope dates back millions of years and is the result of the weathering of limestone through dissolution processes. Rainwater, enriched with carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, turns into a weak acid that dissolves limestone, forming the characteristic rock formations of the Felsenmeer. Over geological periods, the impressive landforms that are now known as the Sea of Rocks emerged.

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Norbert

February 15, 2025

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Great karst and mining landscape. Best viewed when the trees have little or no leaves.

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Elevation 280 m

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Location: Hemer, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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