Kuhloch – Kettle bog in the Krebsloch area loop from Velpke

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Kuhloch – Kettle bog in the Krebsloch area loop from Velpke

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Kuhloch – Kettle bog in the Krebsloch area loop from Velpke

01:26

5.57km

30m

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: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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393 m

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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1.27 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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1.27 km

Kuhloch

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A larger body of water in the Velpker quarry

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1.87 km

At Immenhus

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here the terrain of the former campsite at the Kuhloch is shaped by nature again

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2.14 km

Observation tower overlooking the Kiessee

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Great vantage point to observe nature.

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4.49 km

Kettle bog in the Krebsloch area

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After the end of the Second World War, a large part of the quarries were shut down due to a lack of profitability, and the small remainder of the quarry …

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4.63 km

Gnarled Tree with Exposed Roots

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Hopefully it will stay there for a while.

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4.97 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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5.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.54 km

1.14 km

727 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.86 km

1.09 km

387 m

182 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

15°C

4°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

September 21, 2025,Velpker Schweiz bei 🌦️ mit 🏞️ und 🏖️ 5,1km

While enjoying breakfast with the sun shining, I quickly checked the weather radar.
Okay, something's coming, but never mind - but where to?
Velpker Schweiz is always a good option and isn't far away.
First, a walk through the quarries with the remaining sunshine. As we moved on to the gravel pits, it started to drizzle, but no matter. In …

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