The closed hole is the natural monument "Hilmeser Loch". The last depth measured in 2018 by the Cave Research Club Bad Hersfeld e.V. was about 20 m. Reports from the 19th century by Carl Trautvetter (first explorer) spoke of a length of 100 - 150 m. Source: S.Gress

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Andreas

January 14, 2022

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The Hilmeser Loch is a shaft cave created by landslides in the limestone on the Landecker Berg. The burglar funnel is secured with a wooden railing. The cave was created by the cave research club Bad Hersfeld e. V. has been documented in the past and freed from rubbish and rubbish several times together with the volunteer fire brigade. The approx. 20 meter deep cave is designated as a natural monument and a particularly protected habitat for bats, for example, as winter quarters. Literature tip: Stefan Zaenker - Das Hilmeser Loch, Mein Heimatland, No. 9, Sept. 2021.

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Florian Tbr

September 7, 2022

Mountain biking

Inconspicuous, with the wooden gate around it, you drive past it quickly.

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1. View of Hilmes and Motzfeld loop from Schenklengsfeld

20.4km

05:43

420m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hilmeser Loch Sinkhole – Snake Trail loop from Motzfeld

5.10km

01:24

70m

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Snake Trail – Hilmeser Loch Sinkhole loop from Hillartshausen

11.3km

03:09

210m

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

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Elevation 510 m

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Tuesday 27 January

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Location: Schenklengsfeld, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. View of Hilmes and Motzfeld loop from Schenklengsfeld

2. Hilmeser Loch Sinkhole – Snake Trail loop from Motzfeld

3. Snake Trail – Hilmeser Loch Sinkhole loop from Hillartshausen

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