The Zigeunerloch is similar to the Schnittlinger Loch, but not that big. This "hole" was probably created by the Zigeunerbach that flows through this sandstone gorge. He has washed out the sandstone in the past few years and thus created this beautiful natural experience. In the past, especially during the Thirty Years' War, the Gypsy Hole served as a place of refuge for the population to protect themselves from the approaching enemies.

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1. Massendorfer Gorge – Wernfels Castle loop from Spalt

19.3km

05:32

470m

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2. Wernfels Castle – Schnittlinger Loch loop from Wernfels

17.1km

04:50

380m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Schnittlinger Loch – Schnittlinger Loch loop from Theilenberg

8.01km

02:15

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 450 m

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Sunday 25 January

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94 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Spalt, Roth, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Burg Wernfels

Pflugsmühle Beer Garden

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Schnittlinger Oak

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View of Spalt

View Above Massendorfer Schlucht

Kleiner Brombachsee South Shore

Spalt Hop Fields

Igelsbachsee Dam

Sandstone Gorge (Zigeunerloch)

1. Massendorfer Gorge – Wernfels Castle loop from Spalt

2. Wernfels Castle – Schnittlinger Loch loop from Wernfels

3. Schnittlinger Loch – Schnittlinger Loch loop from Theilenberg

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