Naturschutzgebiet Kripplöcher und Hielöcher, Protected nature reserve in Berkatal, Germany.
The reserve spans 17.46 hectares across two sections, featuring karst terrain with gypsum and dolomite rocks formed from ancient Zechstein sea deposits.
The area received protection status in 1967 and gained additional recognition in 1977 under German nature conservation laws to preserve its geological formations.
Local shepherds maintain the juniper heath landscape through traditional grazing practices with Meißnerlamm sheep, continuing centuries-old land management methods.
The Kripplöcher section requires guided tours for safety reasons, while visitors can explore Hielöcher independently via marked trails starting near Frankershausen sports field.
In 1958, a complete team of cows disappeared into a newly formed sinkhole, leading locals to name this particular formation the Kuhloch.
Location: Berkatal
Inception: 1977
GPS coordinates: 51.24040,9.91036
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:09
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