At first it is just a narrow, almost inconspicuous stream. But soon the hesitant rippling becomes a confident noise. The narrow brook becomes a broad brook that makes its way down through the forest towards Wannbach. The calcareous water has formed wonderful sintered stages over the millennia, over which the water flows down in countless small waterfalls. The stream bed dries out quickly in summer or when there is a long period of drought. I was after a rainy day and was lucky enough to enjoy the sound of the clear water.

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

August 13, 2023

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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

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A beautiful, narrow path leads along the Weißenbach into the valley. The initially narrow stream widens and forms sinter terraces.

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1. Weißenbach Sinter Terraces – Orchards Along the Trubach loop from Pretzfeld

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2. Weißenbach Sinter Terraces – Orchards Along the Trubach loop from Wannbach

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3. Pretzfeld Cherry Trail – Weißenbach Sinter Terraces loop from Pretzfeld

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Location: Pretzfeld, Forchheim, Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Weißenbach Sinter Terraces – Orchards Along the Trubach loop from Pretzfeld

2. Weißenbach Sinter Terraces – Orchards Along the Trubach loop from Wannbach

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