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Geotope Geotope · Sardona Tectonic Arena (UNESCO) · 2,465 m

Glarus Thrust at Martin's Hole

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  • Geologie am Martinsloch
    Geologie am Martinsloch
    Photo: UNESCO-Welterbe Tektonikarena Sardona, UNESCO-Welterbe Tektonikarena Sardona
The famous Martin's Hole lies at an intersection between the magic line and a weak area of rock. Through gradual erosion of the rock, Martin's Hole formed.
Two weak layers intersect in the legendary Martin's Hole: a soft, flat, dark marl layer and a steep fracture surface. Erosion in this area was able to quickly remove the limestone, creating Martin's Hole with a diameter of more than 15 metres. On two days each in spring (13-14 March) and autumn (1-2 October), the sun's rays hit the church of Elm through Martin's Hole.

Public transport

Mit dem Zug bis Chur, anschliessend mit dem Postauto bis Flims Bergbahnen, mit dem FlemXpress zur Segneshütte, von dort weiter zu Fuss (siehe Wegbeschreibung)

Directions

Aus Richtung Zürich auf der A3 Ausfahrt 18 Reichenau, weiter auf der E19 bis Ausfahrt Flims, Parkhaus bei Flims Bergbahnen, von dort mit dem FlemXpress zur Segneshütte.

Coordinates

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2'736'519E 1'195'581N
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46.897320, 9.230325
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46°53'50.4"N 9°13'49.2"E
UTM
32T 517544 5193779
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