Imagine: Beneath your feet lies a slope of sandy clay marl deposits from ancient marine times. During heavy rainfall or snowmelt, these layers become plastic and slide downwards by centimeters. Water collects in the resulting depressions, forming the typical Rheinhessen "Klauer" - damp wild islands in the sea of vineyards. Groundwater carves its way through limestone crevices, emerging as springs. A process that has been ongoing for millions of years.
