This small gorge is an alternative to the Landgrafen- and Drachenschlucht. It can be easily reached on foot or by bike. Halfway along the way, a remarkable waterfall awaits curious guests.
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. …
Calcareous tuff springs, like here in Elfengrund, are an unusual, rare habitat that needs to be protected. They occur in areas where the groundwater is heavily enriched with dissolved lime. …