Chöpfi

In the center of the picture: The Chöpfi on Wolfensberg

The Chöpfi is a sandstone - shed on the outskirts of Winterthur . It lies below the highest point on the southern slope of the Wolfensberg above Wülflingen . The Chöpfi is a popular destination.

Emergence

The characteristic sandstone heads

The molasse sandstone exposed in the Chöpfi consists of tertiary deposits of the upper freshwater molasses that were formed around 15 million years ago . The knuckle formations can be explained by deposits of lime or cold clay , which made parts of the sandstone harder and more weather-resistant. While the surrounding pure sandstone was eroded away over time , the remaining harder rock formed the characteristic "heads" (Knauer), which gave the place its name.

Nature reserve

Dry stone wall and piles of branches

The Chöpfi-Wolfensberg area is a nature reserve of cantonal importance. Dry stone walls and piles of branches provide a habitat for small animals. Wild bees find shelter in a bee hotel .

Web links

Commons : Wolfensberg  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

• Waldzeit.ch

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Chöpfi on winterthur-tourismus.ch ( Memento of the original from July 8, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. 

Coordinates: 47 ° 30 '56.92 "  N , 8 ° 42' 7.88"  E ; CH1903:  six hundred and ninety-five thousand one hundred seventy-five  /  263 551