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Middle Franconia
Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim
Bad Windsheim

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

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Germany
Bavaria
Middle Franconia
Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim
Bad Windsheim

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

Moderate

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

02:36

9.94km

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: March 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Steigerwald

LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Steigerwald (ehemals Schutzzone)

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Bus stop

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1.21 km

Former gypsum quarry Kühlsheim

Highlight • Lake

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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2

1.97 km

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

4.57 km

It is the largest nature reserve in the district.

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4.90 km

6

7.17 km

A wonderful complex with many oak trees, some of them old

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7.83 km

Wirbelsee Pond

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quiet small pond at the hikers' car park with benches

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8.00 km

Nice hiking car park with information boards. Ideal start to hike through the spa park or the extensive grounds

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9.94 km

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Bus stop

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7.91 km

1.39 km

607 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

2.37 km

2.27 km

1.24 km

1.08 km

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