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Glacial Scratches of Velpke – Kuhloch Lake loop from Velpke

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Glacial Scratches of Velpke – Kuhloch Lake loop from Velpke

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Glacial Scratches of Velpke – Kuhloch Lake loop from Velpke

01:58

7.61km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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5.98 km

Glacial Scratches of Velpke

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In “Velpker Switzerland” 🇨🇭 you can find some ice age traces. On the geological nature trail, some of this is described and shown on a display board and selected stone 🪨 of various types.

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5.98 km

Kuhloch Lake

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A larger body of water in the Velpker quarry

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6.22 km

Root tree at Tankumsee

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maybe spring to autumn is the better choice to explore the wonderful area....but you can always go for a run and walk...🦊

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6.63 km

Gnarled Tree with Exposed Roots

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Hopefully it will stay there for a while.

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6.97 km

View of the Velpke lakes

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On the paths around the Velpker lake landscape there are some very beautiful spots that allow a view of the waters. Water birds can also be seen here and there.

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7.22 km

Overview Map of the Velpker Schweiz Natural and Cultural Landscape

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Here you can find out which geological formations occur where in "Velpker Switzerland" 🇨🇭.

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7.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

2.46 km

999 m

367 m

Surfaces

1.92 km

1.86 km

1.79 km

1.11 km

835 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

31°C

14°C

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Comments

April 18, 2025,Velpker Schweiz

Velpker Schweiz impressively shows what happens when nature reclaims its well-deserved place.

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May 24, 2026,Velpke-Steinbruch,schöne Seen und ein Lost Place ☀️👍🏼🫶🏼🚶🏽‍♂️🚶🏻‍♀️

Very beautiful abandoned quarry, an interesting lost place and beautiful lakes.
But what mountains of rubbish have once again been left at this wonderful place in nature😩Food scraps, broken bottles, barbecues etc.
We were truly speechless!
And then the next people come and have picnics in these rubbish dumps!🤷🏻‍♀️
Very, very sad 😢

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Glacial Scratches of Velpke – Kuhloch Lake loop from Velpke

Glacial Scratches of Velpke

Kuhloch Lake

Steinbruch Terraces

Pond Terrace Plateau

Root tree at Tankumsee

Gnarled Tree with Exposed Roots

View of the Velpke lakes

Overview Map of the Velpker Schweiz Natural and Cultural Landscape

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