Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Stuttgart District
Landkreis Böblingen
Gärtringen
Rohrau Gypsum Quarry
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Stuttgart District
Landkreis Böblingen
Gärtringen
Rohrau Gypsum Quarry
Rohrau Gypsum Quarry
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 33 out of 35 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Schönbuch
Location: Gärtringen, Landkreis Böblingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Best Hikes to Rohrau Gypsum Quarry
- Easy
4.8
(9)
26
View of Rohrau from Traufrand – 2 benches with a view of Rohrau loop from Rohrau01:03
3.69km
80m
Intermediate4.7
(145)
461
Jägerweg Trail Entrance – Kalter Bronnen Trail loop from Mönchberg03:45
13.8km
200m
Expert4.7
(82)
298
Kalter Bronnen Trail – Schönbuch Tower loop from Herrenberg06:57
25.3km
410m
Tips
The gypsum quarry is part of the time-jump circular trail, which not only explains the millstone but also the boundary stones and the sandstone quarry on information boards.
translated by
•December 20, 2024
Panel 6 of the Rohrauer Zeitsprung circular trail with information on Rohrauer gypsum mining and its significance for the town.
translated by•August 16, 2025
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Location: Gärtringen, Landkreis Böblingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Best Hikes to Rohrau Gypsum Quarry
- Easy
4.8
(9)
26
View of Rohrau from Traufrand – 2 benches with a view of Rohrau loop from Rohrau01:03
3.69km
80m
Intermediate4.7
(145)
461
Jägerweg Trail Entrance – Kalter Bronnen Trail loop from Mönchberg03:45
13.8km
200m
Expert4.7
(82)
298
Kalter Bronnen Trail – Schönbuch Tower loop from Herrenberg06:57
25.3km
410m
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