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From Gerolfingen, the Hesselberg rises majestically on the horizon – gently rising, yet clearly recognizable as the highest elevation in the area. In the morning light, its wooded ridge shimmers in lush green or, in autumn, in bright red and gold. A touch of mist often hangs over the fields, from which the mountain emerges like an island. The view there speaks of vastness, tranquility, and constancy – a familiar sight that shines differently every day.

The Hesselberg geological trail leads for approximately 2.5 kilometers through a fascinating landscape, where you can experience the history of the southern German Jura up close. Several information panels explain how the Hesselberg, a mountainous site, formed from the White Jurassic (Malm) layers – remnants of an ancient seabed formed about 150 million years ago. The trail impressively demonstrates the transition from limestone to marl and leads past small outcrops where fossil traces of mussels and ammonites can be found. In addition to geology, you will also learn a great deal about the flora and fauna of this special cultural landscape: dry grasslands, rare orchids, juniper heaths, and nutrient-poor grasslands characterize the landscape. At the end, the trail rewards you with a wide panoramic view from the summit plateau – stretching across the Nördlinger Ries, the Franconian Lake District, and all the way to the Alps. A tranquil place where geological history, nature, and vastness merge.

From the Hesselberg to the south, the view extends far across the Franconian hills, over golden fields and dark forest islands. In the distance, on a clear day, the bluish contours of the Alps emerge – barely tangible, yet clearly noticeable. The morning light settles like a veil over the landscape, mist rises from the valleys, and the wind carries the scent of damp earth and fallen leaves. A silent moment between sky and land.

Here you will find the Wörnitz River Pool (admission is charged in summer).

Food and drinks are available here during the season. Thanks to the members of the Friends' Circle.

Kiosk at the foot of the Hesselberg with adjacent parking lot

Beautiful river pool on the Wörnitz with shallow water zone, slide, playground, beach volleyball and kiosk.

An experience in every season and in every weather!