Due to its biological diversity, the gypsum Karst in the southern Harz is part of hotspot no 18. This area is one of 30 designated hotspots of diversity in Germany. It is the largest and most important gypsum karst area in Central Europe.

As part of the project "Gipskarst Sudharz -Preserving and experiencing biodiversity"  the responsible want to identify and initiate ways with which the valuable habitats in the gypsum karst landscape, extensive land use, regional awareness, nature-friendly tourism, and the production and marketing of regional products are supported, promoted and be sustainably secured.

A viewing and information facility is, therefore, to be built on the edge of the Karst hiking trail.