Archstein
The Archstein is a cuboid limestone block in Elsbethen , a southern suburb of the city of Salzburg in Austria . Together with the dry gorges, it is a popular hiking destination for the Elsbethners and the residents of the surrounding area. In 1975 it was declared a natural monument.
The limestone block measures around 21 m in length, 12 m in width and 11 m in height and is covered with lush vegetation . He emerged as the dry ravines by Felszerreißungen because an on Lias - marl continuous layer packet from Oberalmer lime began to glide, slipped and was in strips torn apart. It had its origin either in the dry gorges or was transported to its present location by the receding glacier of the Ice Age .
Today he gives an approximate idea of the mighty forces that ruled in primeval times .
literature
- Robert Karl, Renate Geretsegger-Glaser: Elsbethen. A place through the ages . Museumsverein, Elsbethen 1994 (series of publications by the Museumsverein; 2).
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Coordinates: 47 ° 44 '55.17 " N , 13 ° 5' 54.88" O