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Great place for the family.

The "Holzhäuser sinkhole" is one of several water-filled sinkholes in rocks of the Upper Buntsandstein. It was formed more than 300 years ago as a result of underground leaching of Zechstein rock salt. Its diameter is 50 to 60 m and its volume is around 125,000 m³. The smaller double sinkhole, about 100 m further south, consists of two touching funnels and has a volume of about 55,000 and 20,000 m³.

The kiosk and snack bar has a new tenant, it was reopened on 05/17/23. As we were told, it should now be open every day. In any case, we liked the bratwurst and shandy.

The kiosk was closed in April 2023.

Sinkholes filled with water (natural monument).

The area around the lake is currently being redesigned for flood protection. The water level has dropped, but the trail can still be walked on. At the moment, the "high" bank looks a bit desolate, but the vegetation will certainly beautify it again soon.

The kiosk is currently an impertinence: yeast-wheat was only available alcohol-free with a sell-by date that had expired two months ago for €4.5. The boats cost 30€ per hour. The tenant prohibits the use of own boats, kayaks and SUPs. But it's probably nonsense if you don't go into the water from your premises. The consequences of these kindnesses can be seen. Hardly any visitors on Father's Day and not a single boat was used.

This really is a huge sinkhole.