Wichtellöcher, Cave system and geotope in Wabern, Germany.
The Wichtellöcher consists of two limestone caves separated by a distance of 12 meters, each measuring approximately half a meter in height and width.
The caves formed during the Muschelkalk period between 242-235 million years ago when the area was covered by an ancient sea depositing limestone and marl.
Local folklore attributes these caves to small mythical creatures who used the passages for storing gold within the rock formations.
Access to the caves requires following a field path, with informational panels providing geological details about the site's formation and characteristics.
In 2022, Wichtellöcher received recognition as Geotope of the Year within the National Geopark GrenzWelten, marking its geological significance.
Location: Wabern
GPS coordinates: 51.07160,9.32721
Latest update: March 12, 2025 01:22
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