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Sauloch Sinkhole

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Sauloch Sinkhole

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  • Location: Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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    May 29, 2023

    Hiking

    Here the karst hiking trail runs along the narrow ridge between two deep sinkholes. The particularly deep sow hole is still active today. A small brook disappears into it, which drains water from the source horizon at the border of Buntsandstein and Zechstein. The Buntsandstein sediments carried along by the water have heavily silted up the bottom of the sinkhole.
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    May 31, 2026

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    The Sauloch, also called Urbachdoline, was excavated here at the end of the 80s by cave researchers from Dresden. They were abandoned unsuccessfully and traces of it are no longer visible today.
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    Old Boundary Stone with Lion – Sauloch Sinkhole loop from Gipskarstlandschaft Heimkehle

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 330 m

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    Location: Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

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