Rumpelbachschlucht, Natural monument in Winkelhaid, Germany
Rumpelbachschlucht is a narrow gorge near Winkelhaid carved through sandstone rock with steep walls on both sides. A small waterfall drops in stages through the center, and the creek runs year-round along the canyon floor.
The Röthenbach creek has carved this gorge over millions of years through persistent erosion of sandstone rock. The stone layers here formed during the Triassic period and record ancient geological processes.
The Bavarian State Office for Environment registered this geological formation as a protected geotope under identifier 574R002, emphasizing its scientific importance.
Access to the gorge is free and the path follows the creek downhill with no gates or barriers. Wear shoes with good grip since sections have wooden boardwalks and some parts can be wet or slippery, especially after rain.
The gorge is protected as an official geotope due to its geological importance, making it a documented natural science site. Few visitors realize how valuable these rock layers are for understanding ancient Earth processes.
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