Kesselgrotte (Sandstone Cave) – Edenbach Gorge loop from Wieslaufschlucht und Edenbachschlucht

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Kesselgrotte (Sandstone Cave) – Edenbach Gorge loop from Wieslaufschlucht und Edenbachschlucht

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Kesselgrotte (Sandstone Cave) – Edenbach Gorge loop from Wieslaufschlucht und Edenbachschlucht

03:21

11.8km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.80 km

Uranus on the Welzheim Planet Trail

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An informative change for those interested

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3.18 km

Kesselgrotte (Sandstone Cave)

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The geological natural monument Kesselgrotte, below Langenberg, has formed in the Upper Stubensandstein in a side blade of the Wieslauf Gorge. This niche formation, which is typical for the Middle …

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6.07 km

Edenbach Gorge

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The gorge is currently closed due to damage from the floods of June 2024.

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7.56 km

Wooden bridge in the Edenbach Gorge

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This sturdy wooden bridge is located in the Edenbach Gorge and serves as a safe stream crossing.

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7.86 km

Edenbach Waterfall at Laufenmühle

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Again and again very nice, for short or longer hiking. Refreshments in the vicinity

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7.89 km

Wieslauf Waterfall

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Due to the drought, the waterfall currently has little water. Otherwise definitely imposing.

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7.95 km

Laufenmühle Viaduct

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The Wieslauftalbahn.
Since 2010 she has been going back up to Welzheim. As a tourist attraction, you can comfortably chug the steam train to Welzheim on the weekends.

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

3.41 km

768 m

205 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

2.38 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

8°C

6°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 26, 2022,Lauffenmühle-Kesselgrotte- Edenbachschlucht

Today only a small tour in the vicinity, which should be mainly in the shade. Since I haven't walked the Edenbach Gorge yet, we mostly followed the geo-teaching trail, passed the Kesselgrotte and then had the gorge as a highlight. I have to say that I like it almost better than the Wieslauf Gorge. The coffee in the artist cafe …

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July 5, 2026,Kesselgrotte — Sandsteinhöhle – Edenbachschlucht Runde von Wieslaufschlucht und Edenbachschlucht

The beginning of the path is still good, but then comes a section about 1km long where you have to be good on foot and have to climb over many trees that lie everywhere on the path. Otherwise, the tour is easy for everyone to do.

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May 18, 2025,Naturpfad Edenbachtal – Edenbachtal Runde von Klaffenbach

The first part of the tour through the forest is very difficult to find; the path shown is not there; it is literally over hill and dale, very impassable in the undergrowth, but the path through the valley is beautiful!

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