Former gypsum quarry Kühlsheim – View of Erkenbrechtshofen loop from Bad Windsheim

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Former gypsum quarry Kühlsheim – View of Erkenbrechtshofen loop from Bad Windsheim

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Former gypsum quarry Kühlsheim – View of Erkenbrechtshofen loop from Bad Windsheim

02:36

9.98km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Naturpark Steigerwald

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Steigerwald (ehemals Schutzzone)

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1.21 km

Former gypsum quarry Kühlsheim

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An artificial lake was created here through the plastering. But is a nature reserve and not a swimming lake. But a great sight, you almost feel like on a rocky coast by the sea ...

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1.97 km

Village Pond in Erkenbrechtshofen

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Here is the beautiful village pond in Erkenbrechtshofen. There are many willows on the edge.
The hiking trail BW1 and the BW3 lead past.

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2.77 km

View of Erkenbrechtshofen

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The view of Erkenbrechtshofen and beyond is particularly beautiful in the evening hours when the sun is shining.

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4.57 km

Gräfholz Forest in Steigerwald Nature Park

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It is the largest nature reserve in the district.

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4.80 km

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7.87 km

Wirbelsee Pond

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quiet small pond at the hikers' car park with benches

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9.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

1.33 km

755 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.05 km

1.87 km

1.43 km

1.22 km

Elevation

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Saturday 17 October

14°C

8°C

68 %

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Former gypsum quarry Kühlsheim – View of Erkenbrechtshofen loop from Bad Windsheim

Former gypsum quarry Kühlsheim

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