Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Pretzfeld
Weißenbach Sinter Terraces
Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Franconian Switzerland
Forchheim
Pretzfeld
Weißenbach Sinter Terraces
Weißenbach Sinter Terraces
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 295 out of 298 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura
Location: Pretzfeld, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Weißenbach Sinter Terraces
- Intermediate
4.7
(201)
890
Weißenbach Sinter Terraces – Orchards Along the Trubach loop from Pretzfeld03:04
10.7km
220m
Intermediate4.7
(647)
2,567
Weißenbach Sinter Terraces – Orchards Along the Trubach loop from Wannbach02:50
9.93km
210m
Expert4.5
(6)
41
Weißenbach Sinter Terraces – View of Walberla loop from Pretzfeld07:21
25.5km
610m
Tips
In its upper section, the Weißenbach has formed steps of calcareous tuff that are 5,000 to 10,000 years old. When the spring water, which is rich in lime and saturated with carbonic acid, escapes, the carbon dioxide escapes and fine limestone sinter is formed. They partially enclose mosses, leaves and small plants, so that over time small sinter basins and cushion-shaped beds develop. Very soft when wet, hardening when dry.
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•August 13, 2023
Unfortunately, it only seems to have water after heavy rainfall, but you can still sense its true beauty
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A wonderful place for great photos, to chill or to walk barefoot through the water.
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Location: Pretzfeld, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany
Best Hikes to Weißenbach Sinter Terraces
- Intermediate
4.7
(201)
890
Weißenbach Sinter Terraces – Orchards Along the Trubach loop from Pretzfeld03:04
10.7km
220m
Intermediate4.7
(647)
2,567
Weißenbach Sinter Terraces – Orchards Along the Trubach loop from Wannbach02:50
9.93km
210m
Expert4.5
(6)
41
Weißenbach Sinter Terraces – View of Walberla loop from Pretzfeld07:21
25.5km
610m
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