In the center of the abandoned pits, three smaller lakes with a total area of approximately 0.6 hectares were formed. These are so-called sky ponds, which have neither an inflow …

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January 22, 2020

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Wonderfully many and dark water holes that can be easily reached and still exude something scary.

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March 12, 2022

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Nature has reclaimed the old quarry. In the past this would have been a place for myths and legends

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1. Entrance to the Gorge – Wernloch Sky Ponds loop from Kornburg

11.5km

03:02

100m

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2. Wernloch Sky Ponds – Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal) loop from Wendelstein

7.58km

02:01

90m

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3. Karl's Spring – Wernloch Sky Ponds loop from Wendelstein

4.84km

01:18

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 430 m

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

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Wernlochweiher

1. Entrance to the Gorge – Wernloch Sky Ponds loop from Kornburg

2. Wernloch Sky Ponds – Lock 64 (Ludwig Canal) loop from Wendelstein

3. Karl's Spring – Wernloch Sky Ponds loop from Wendelstein

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