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Nature & Myth: Exploring the Dark Secrets of the Taubenloch Gorge

Step into a frozen world where history, geology, and tragedy collide. In this 41-minute immersive journey, we traverse the Taubenloch Gorge (Taubenlochschlucht) in the Swiss Jura, near the bilingual city of Biel/Bienne.

As we walk through the icy mist and beneath 200-meter-high limestone walls, we uncover the layers of a landscape formed 150 million years ago during the Jurassic period. But the gorge holds more than just geological wonders. We follow the footsteps of the "Dove," a legendary figure of Swiss folklore, and recount her desperate escape from the cruel Knight Ingelram of Rondchâtel.

In this video, we will experience:

📸 The Legend of the Dove: A haunting tale of love, obsession, and the ruins of Rondchâtel Castle.

📸 Geological Marvels: See the massive folding of the Jura mountains and the power of the Suze river.

📸 Industrial Heritage: Discover the 19th-century "white coal" canals and the historic 1892 hydroelectric plant.

📸 Rare Wildlife: Watch for the elusive White-throated Dipper, a biological indicator of pure water quality.

📸 Winter Atmosphere: A peaceful, high-density nature walk through one of Switzerland's oldest hiking trails.

Whether you are here for the relaxing ASMR sounds of the rushing river or to learn the dark secrets of the Swiss Jura, the Taubenloch Gorge offers a unique escape into the raw power of nature.

0:00 Welcome to Frinvillier
0:25 The legend begins: Who was Ingelram?
3:00 The Industrial Revolution & the Canal
8:16 The Great Weir
10:00 150 Million Years of History (Geology)
19:22 The Historic Hydroelectric Plant
22:21 Rare Sighting: The White-throated Dipper
31:20 The Tragic Fate of the Dove
33:55 Walking through the Rock Galleries
36:19 The Fall of Rondchâtel
38:00 Entering the City of Biel

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