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Viewpoint Viewpoint · Eastern Switzerland/Liechtenstein · 979 m

View through Martin's Hole

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  • Nur zweimal im Jahr scheint die Sonne durch das Martinsloch genau auf die Dorfkirche in Elm
    Nur zweimal im Jahr scheint die Sonne durch das Martinsloch genau auf die Dorfkirche in Elm
    Photo: Ninja Versteeg, UNESCO-Welterbe Tektonikarena Sardona
Rare sun spectacle on the Elm village square.
From the village square of Elm you have a direct view of the world-famous Martin's Hole. On March 12th/13th and September 30th, just before it actually rises, the sun shines through Martin's Hole exactly onto the church and the village square of Elm.

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2'732'010E 1'197'883N
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46.918926, 9.171829
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46°55'08.1"N 9°10'18.6"E
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32T 513083 5196169
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