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Krebsloch Quarry Lake – Kuhloch Lake loop from Velpke

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Helmstedt

Velpke

Krebsloch Quarry Lake – Kuhloch Lake loop from Velpke

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Krebsloch Quarry Lake – Kuhloch Lake loop from Velpke

02:05

8.12km

40m

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: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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430 m

View of the Velpke lakes

Highlight • Lake

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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678 m

Overview Map of the Velpker Schweiz Natural and Cultural Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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805 m

Krebsloch Quarry Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful water landscape with many small and large ponds.

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980 m

Velpker Schweiz Sandstone Quarries

Highlight • Natural Monument

“Velpker Switzerland” 🇨🇭 was created through the mining of sand and stone. Geological formations were uncovered that show how the history of the earth has developed in our region.

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1.45 km

Glacial Scratches of Velpke

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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1.45 km

Kuhloch Lake

Highlight • Lake

A larger body of water in the Velpker quarry

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2.39 km

Lakeside Picnic and Grill Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Only club members are allowed to barbecue, rain protection is also available for non-members

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8.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

3.22 km

287 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

2.46 km

1.17 km

624 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

35°C

15°C

0 %

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Comments

January 3, 2023,WOB - Seerunde von Velpke mit "Gletscherschrammen"

Nice varied area. Ideal local recreation area with good paths and many lakes. We will definitely come back again in the spring.

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November 24, 2024,Velpker Schweiz

In spring-like temperatures, we walked through the Velpker Schweiz nature reserve today, passing numerous water-filled quarries and gravel pits. The landscape is quite hilly and the forest areas are natural, which makes the tour very varied and interesting. You can also observe numerous water birds and the beaver tracks are unmistakable.

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February 13, 2022,Wanderung durch die Velpker Schweiz

Used the first sunny Sunday in February to explore Velpker Switzerland.
You've been driving past it almost every day for over 30 years and you don't even know
what a gem is hidden here.

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October 28, 2021,Velpker Schweiz

Special thanks to @AnNi for this hike. Velpker Switzerland was completely unknown to us. When the weather was really great🌞 we were allowed to enjoy magical views👀. The parking lot was really difficult to find, we could have taken the one at the bus stop, Am Immenhus, then we would have started the round on the other side. When we …

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October 25, 2021,Velpker Schweiz die 2.- mit noch mehr Seen und weiteren schönen Ausblicken🍁🍃🍂

Because it was so beautiful, we were again in Velpker Switzerland today, with a slightly different route. We skipped the Geopark, but took the beautiful lake landscape in the northwest of the route with us. The weather was fantastic, so we could really relax again. The colorful foliage everywhere, shone through by the sun 🌞, it shone everywhere.
If you …

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October 18, 2021,Velpker Schweiz- Zauberhafte Seenrunde 🐦🌞🌳

Our version of the Velpker Schweiz-Runde - wonderful tour along many lakes and absolutely close to nature - I can highly recommend!
The inspiration once again from Flea, thank you very much for that!

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Krebsloch Quarry Lake – Kuhloch Lake loop from Velpke

View of the Velpke lakes

Overview Map of the Velpker Schweiz Natural and Cultural Landscape

Krebsloch Quarry Lake

Velpker Schweiz Sandstone Quarries

Glacial Scratches of Velpke

Kuhloch Lake

Lakeside Picnic and Grill Shelter

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