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Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Euerdorf

Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations – Wichtelhöhlen Shelter loop from Euerdorf

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Germany

Bavaria

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Euerdorf

Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations – Wichtelhöhlen Shelter loop from Euerdorf

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Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations – Wichtelhöhlen Shelter loop from Euerdorf

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3.11km

100m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön

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486 m

Wichtelhöhlen (Felsenmeer) near Bad Kissingen

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Gnome caves near Bad Kissingen

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Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations

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The Wichtelhöhlen (Gnome Caves) near Bad Kissingen are an impressive rock formation made of red sandstone, created by erosion. It's especially lovely to take a few minutes to explore the …

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668 m

Gnome House at Moss-Covered Rock Formation

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Keep your eyes open to find them

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Wichtel Caves near Bad Kissingen

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The Wichtelhöhle cave near Bad Kissingen is an impressive rock formation made of red sandstone, located on the Jura slopes above the Saale River. It is a popular hiking destination and one of the region's most striking natural monuments.

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810 m

Sauropod Size Exhibit – Core Zones in the Bavarian Part of the Rhön Biosphere Reserve

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It's best to plan enough time to fully experience the exhibition and the hiking trail.

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1.37 km

Path of Reflection

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very nicely signposted path with numerous moments for the mind

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2.46 km

Dinosaur Size Trail Installation

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These animals could reach a length of 20 to over 30 meters and a shoulder height of sometimes more than 10 meters - so some dinosaurs were almost as long or even longer than a fully grown tree.

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2.74 km

Wichtelhöhlen Shelter

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Fantastically beautiful hiking trail. Who (like me) comes by bike should not have left the guilty respect at home!

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3.11 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.12 km

985 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

441 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations – Wichtelhöhlen Shelter loop from Euerdorf

Wichtelhöhlen (Felsenmeer) near Bad Kissingen

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