バートシュタッフェルシュタインの滝・トップ4

Part of this route leads through technical, challenging or dangerous terrain.

The barrage serves to regulate the water level of the Weismain River; it is part of the system of hydraulic structures along the river that serve water management purposes. The Weismain is an approximately 18-kilometer-long left tributary of the Main River.

These dams and the small waterfall are really well laid out and there are also benches for a rest.

Beautiful travertine terraces. I have often driven up the Würgauer Berg, but I would not have expected such a wonderful piece of nature next to the road...

The “Kalksinterbach with accompanying trees east of Würgau” has been anchored as a protected part of the landscape in the Bavarian Nature Conservation Act since November 1997. Sinter steps, also known as sinter terraces, are deposits of porous limestone tuff or densely layered limestone sinter in a stream or flowing body of water and, in contrast to stalactites, form relatively quickly. Small deposits initially form on branches, stones and twigs that have fallen into the water and then, over time, larger and larger barriers form in the stream. Over time, these barriers develop into smaller basins, which mark themselves as sinter steps and accumulate the water in a cascade manner.

The “Kalksinterbach with accompanying trees east of Würgau” has been anchored as a protected part of the landscape in the Bavarian Nature Conservation Act since November 1997. Sinter steps, also known as sinter terraces, are deposits of porous limestone tuff or densely layered limestone sinter in a stream or flowing body of water and, in contrast to stalactites, form relatively quickly. Small deposits initially form on branches, stones and twigs that have fallen into the water and then, over time, larger and larger barriers form in the stream. Over time, these barriers develop into smaller basins, which mark themselves as sinter steps and accumulate the water in a cascade manner.

On the Würgauer Berg you can look at and enjoy beautiful sinter steps. Definitely recommended.

Currently there is a sign for pedestrians forbidden !! Allegedly because of the risk of falling rocks. Tractors and cars ignore the signs. I didn't see any great danger. Excessive protectionism.