Sölker marble
Each stone is unique and has been so for several million years. It was formed by limestone deposits of fossils from the primeval sea. Over the last few centuries, the Sölkbach stream has carved its way through Sölker and created impressive outcrops.
The stone of the gods, as the Greeks once called marble, has been quarried and processed in the Sölktal valley since Roman times. You can find out more about this in this blog:
From kitchen worktops and marble tiled floors to wall paneling - the possible uses of natural stone are many and varied. Due to its resistance to frost and de-icing salt, marble from the Sölk Valley is also ideal for outdoor products such as fountains or as wall stones. But what makes Sölk marble so unique? White, gray, rosé and green tones flow into one another, giving it its typical warm and soft appearance.
The Scheffer family has owned the quarry in Kleinsölk since 1982. Quarrying takes place at almost 1400 meters above sea level and can only be carried out for 7 months of the year due to the snowy weather conditions.
Would you like to see for yourself and find out more about the formation and processing of the natural stone? You can find more information about guided tours of the Sölker Marble Works here. You can marvel at these rock formations on a guided hike through the Strubschlucht gorge in the summer months.
