The Gletschermuehle near Schroecken in the Bregenzerwald is a glacial pothole: a smooth cylindrical shaft drilled into bedrock by rotating meltwater and stone over thousands of years during the last glaciation. The polished rock walls make the drilling process visually clear. Free outdoor natural monument; 30 minutes as a standalone stop. Schroecken is in one of the snowiest areas of the Alps, which means the glacial history here is well-documented. Accessible by bus from Bregenz or by car over the Flexenpass or Hochtannbergpass.
monument in Warth-Schroecken
Gletschermühle Schröcken
The Gletschermuehle Schroecken is a glacial pothole, known as a glacier mill or moulins in geological terminology, a smooth cylindrical shaft drilled into bedrock by glacial meltwater carrying stones in a vortex over thousands of years. It sits near Schroecken in the Bregenzerwald mountains of Vorarlberg, preserved as a natural monument.
- Type
- monument
- Destination
- Warth-Schroecken
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Address
- 6767 Warth-Schroecken
- Coordinates
- 47.2657, 10.1285