Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Bad Blankenburg
Whirlpools of the Schwarza
Germany
Thuringia
Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
Bad Blankenburg
Whirlpools of the Schwarza
Whirlpools of the Schwarza
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 345 out of 357 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Thüringer Wald
Location: Bad Blankenburg, Landkreis Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, Thuringia, Germany
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Tips
For thousands of years, the whirlpools of the Schwarza have used stone and boulders to cut round pits into the shale. They are protected as hydrogeological natural monuments and are very rare.
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•January 6, 2019
A hut and benches invite you to rest. Bicycle stands are available. Cooling is also possible in the strudel pots in summer.
translated by•May 22, 2020
The "Schutzhütte Strudeltöpf" is a QR code stamping point of the "Rennsteig-Schwarzatal Tourism Region" for collecting digital hiking stamps.
translated by•January 27, 2021
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