ゴンデルスハイムの天然記念物・トップ20

Beautiful hiking area with many different trails that offer good views of the lake even in winter.

Wonderful view from the top of the mountain which was settled over 6000 years ago... the chapel is freely accessible... there is an inn next door

The Aalkistensee nature reserve extends over the entire surface of the lake and beyond. The area stretches east along the Salzach to the federal highway 35; in the south to the railway line of the Westbahn. The 50.5 hectare area (protected area number 2,042) was placed under protection by decree of December 21, 1979 and is assigned to the natural area of the Kraichgau and Stromberg-Heuchelberg. The conservation of the lake with the various wetlands and hillside zones surrounding it in their uniqueness, diversity and beauty was named as an essential protective purpose, whereby the worthiness of protection, in addition to the supra-regional importance as a breeding and resting place for birds and as amphibian spawning waters, is based on the importance of the area as a Habitat of species-rich plant and animal communities and the importance of the lake as the location of large reed beds, in its shore area as a growth site for endangered plant species such as tambourine and marsh groundsel.

Even without special knowledge, you can easily recognize the different geological layers that are described on the information boards.

Geological window, with display board and explanations.

Natural lake, where you can watch many birds and let your soul dangle. Belongs to the cultural landscape that the Cistercians left in the area from Maulbronn Monastery.

A beautiful chapel, a restaurant with outdoor seating, a nature reserve, a great viewpoint. The area has been inhabited for over 6,000 years, as explained by an information board at the side entrance of the chapel with the Mount of Olives scenario.

The wooden bridge over the upper end of the Ungeheuerklamm connects the forest paths on the left and the right on the gorge. Explanatory signs about flora and fauna and the fairly manageable route make for a nice circular route that is often used by families. Be careful, not all paths are suitable for prams, it's better to pack a carrying aid if you want to walk the narrower paths.