Massive and steep, with terraces, overhangs and rock outcrops. Covering an area of more than two hectares, the rock, together with the immediately adjacent vineyards and dry stone walls, forms a community that was recognized as worthy of protection as early as 1938. Since then, the Krappenfelsen has been designated as a so-called extensive natural monument. A typical landscape element that is unique in its special shape - formed by the Neckar as it dug into the hard slab of shell limestone.
In doing so, he opened a geological window that provides insight into the foundation and history of the earth. In this case, a look at the Mesozoic, which began with the Triassic: the "trinity" of red sandstone, shell limestone and Keuper. The upper shell limestone that makes up the Krappenfels formed about 235 million years ago, and its stratification consists of clayey and crystalline limestone banks, interspersed with layers of marl
But the claws gave it its name. Krappen - that's the southern German name for ravens and griffins. The hot mountain face is a popular place to stay, especially for jackdaws. Watching them throw themselves down the wall towards the river and then catch themselves again is one of the special pleasures of enjoying the view of the Neckar and Lauffen from the top of the platform
Source: stimme.de/archiv/neckar-zaber/top2-A-235-million-year-old-chunk-wuchtig-und-schoen;art1910,397555