The "Grott" or the "Raufels"
Surprisingly and quite spectacularly, this bizarre gray limestone rock appears at the edge of the path in the geologically shaped area of the red sandstone. This striking rock formation was created in the same way as the Sudelfels near him. The highly calcareous and carbon dioxide-rich water of the higher-lying "Lehrborn", which comes from the Lower Muschelkalk, created highly porous calcite sediments over the course of many millennia Algae, mosses and higher plants emerged and continues to develop through encrustation of the plant parts a loose and porous tufa. The name "The Grott" can be traced back to a small stalactite cave (approx. 6 x 2.50 m), which here until the collapse of the Ceiling was admired in the thirties of the last century. Until recently, "Die Grott" was often the destination of processions of pious Gisinger citizens who expressed their concerns here in front of a statue of Our Lady. The name "Der Raufels" indicates the rough nature of the rock. This rock formation is designated as a natural monument and as such, please note and respect! Source: (geological and historical text parts after: Wolfgang Kremer, Gisingen)