Wolfsschlucht, Glacial notch valley in Märkische Schweiz Nature Park, Brandenburg, Germany
Wolfsschlucht is a glacially carved notch valley in the Märkische Schweiz Nature Park, featuring steep slopes descending roughly 40 meters from the surrounding highlands to the water level. The gorge extends for several hundred meters and creates a dramatic cut through the landscape.
The gorge was enlarged through soil erosion during heavy rainfall, a process intensified by agricultural practices in the 18th century. These natural and human-driven forces substantially deepened and widened the valley.
The gorge takes its name from wolves that roamed the region until the 1830s, with occasional sightings returning in later decades. This name links the place to an era when large predators inhabited the Brandenburg landscape.
The site is accessible via several hiking trails of varying difficulty that lead through the nature park. Visit during warmer months when paths are dry and most walkable.
At the valley mouth stands a trumpet-shaped alluvial deposit created from eroded sediments that flowed downhill over centuries. This formation creates a distinct step feature where the gorge meets the lake.
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