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Baden-Württemberg

Stuttgart District

Landkreis Esslingen
Lenningen

Kesselfinkenloch Rock Arch

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Baden-Württemberg

Stuttgart District

Landkreis Esslingen
Lenningen

Kesselfinkenloch Rock Arch

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Kesselfinkenloch Rock Arch

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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    1. Weiße Lauter Sinter Terraces – Along the Donntalbach loop from Oberlenningen

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    February 9, 2021

    The Kesselfinkenloch is a cave ruin on the Albtrauf near the Hochwang district of Lenning.
    The Kesselfinkenloch is a collapsed sinkhole located directly on the steep drop of the Swabian Alb. The rock hole is about 10 m wide, 15 m long and 10 m deep in the mass limestone (coral deposits) caused by the collapse of a cave. Only the cave entrance has been preserved as a mighty stone arch ("arch").
    During the Thirty Years War, the cave is said to have provided refuge to a tinker named Fink, hence the name Kesselfinkenloch.
    The Kesselfinkenloch is designated as a large natural monument under the name Kesselfinkenloch with rock section and Frühmeßfels and also as a protected geotope under the name Doline Kesselfinkenloch W von Lenningen.

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      June 9, 2018

      Great circular walk on paved paths and forest trails. Along the eaves there is a beautiful view of the Lenniger valley and fantastic rock formations.
      Sure-footedness and sturdy shoes are recommended, as the eaves trail with its roots and stones sometimes passes close to the abyss.

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        July 26, 2020

        very impressive this kettle finch hole, and a nice hike, definitely wear sturdy shoes

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          Location: Lenningen, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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