Ark Valley
| Ark Valley | ||
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 Archtal from the Kistenkar, on the left the cross wall, on the right the Archtal ridge with the Archtal head |
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| location | Bavaria , Germany | |
| Waters | Urlaine | |
| Mountains | Ester Mountains | |
| Geographical location | 47 ° 34 '10 " N , 11 ° 11' 57" E | |
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| length | 3 km | |
The Archtal is a valley in the Estergebirge with a northward orientation, which is bordered to the east by the Minnecker ridge and to the west by the Archtal ridge . The upper end of the valley is formed by the striking Kistenkar below the Hohe Kisten . The cirque can be seen from afar and, due to its northward orientation, retains a layer of old snow for a long time in spring. In the Archtal itself the Urlaine runs , which over the years from the Karmulde has dug a gorge with numerous pools and waterfalls. The village of Eschenlohe is at the end of the valley .