Buckelwiesen bei Mittenwald

The Buckelwiesen meadows extend over 1000 meters in length and 800 meters in width, featuring numerous small hills and depressions in the landscape.

During the Quaternary period, glacial movements and permafrost activities shaped these distinctive meadows, creating a pattern of elevated mounds measuring between 50 and 100 centimeters.

Local farmers maintained these meadows through traditional agricultural practices for centuries, contributing to the preservation of this geological formation in the Alpine region.

Visitors can access the site via the B2 highway toward Innsbruck, with information boards explaining the geological features and formation processes.

The calcium-rich subsoil, composed of ground moraines and gravel deposits from the Würm glacial period, supports a diverse array of plant species.

Location: Mittenwald

Elevation above the sea: 980 m

Length: 1,000 m

Width: 800 m

Website: https://lfu.bayern.de/geologie/geotope_schoensten/68

GPS coordinates: 47.47234,11.26646

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:20