Gipslöcher Nature Preserve - Lechtal
N 47° 13.350 E 010° 07.725
32T E 585456 N 5230508
The Gipslöcher or "Gypsum holes" are a geological formation of deep holes in a soft Gypsum rock layer near the alpine resort town of Lech. It is a Nature Preserve and has several species of orchid and other special flora.
Waymark Code: WM14QM
Location: Vorarlberg, Austria
Date Posted: 01/14/2007
Views: 63
The holes were formed in a "karst" like process in which ground water seeped into the gypsum layer and followed cracks widening them into caves/chambers. The caves then collapsed forming the holes.
There is a educational path which leads through the area with interpretive signs in German.
This makes a nice 1/2 day hike from the town of Lech when combined with a ride up/down the chair lift.
Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes
Access fee (In local currency): .00
Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.: no
Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.: no
Public Transport available: yes
Website reference: [Web Link]
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
No specific requirements, just have fun visiting the waymark.