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Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations

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Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations

Recommended by 400 hikers out of 410

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Please check local regulations for: Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

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    1. Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations – Luitpoldbad Bad Kissingen loop from Bad Kissingen

    8.65km

    02:21

    130m

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

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    July 20, 2025

    The Wichtelhöhlen (Gnome Caves) near Bad Kissingen are an impressive rock formation made of red sandstone, created by erosion. It's especially lovely to take a few minutes to explore the winding caves and crevices up close. The place has a mystical quality and invites you to linger for a while. The Wichtelhöhle (Gnome Cave) is also a little adventure for children, as there's so much to discover.

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      March 12, 2021

      Here you can always find something new to discover
      Very nicely designed gnomes

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        March 27, 2022

        From Wikipedia: The gnome caves between Euerdorf and Bad Kissingen in the Bavarian district of Bad Kissingen are about 20 banked red sandstone rock formations of different sizes with tiny caves in the valley of the Franconian Saale.
        de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wichtelh%C3%B6hlen_(Euerdorf)

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          Location: Euerdorf, Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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