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Natural Monuments

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations

Natural Monuments

Lower Franconia

Landkreis Bad Kissingen

Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations

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Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations

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Cycling

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Kernzonen im bayerischen Teil des Biosphärenreservats Rhön

Location: Euerdorf, Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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Tips

July 20, 2025

Hiking

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 winding caves and crevices up close. The place has a mystical quality and invites you to linger for a while. The Wichtelhöhle (Gnome Cave) is also a little adventure for children, as there's so much to discover.

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July 20, 2025

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At the Wichtelhöhlenhütte (Witch Cave Hut), there's a lovely seating area with benches, perfect for a short rest. If you take your time, you can not only enjoy the view of the rock formations, but with a little luck, you might also hear the birds chirping in the quiet forest. Ideal for a quick break with provisions before continuing on.

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March 12, 2021

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Here you can always find something new to discover
Very nicely designed gnomes

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Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations – View of Bad Kissingen loop from Bad Kissingen

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Wichtelhöhlen Rock Formations – Lindesmühlpromenade loop from Bad Kissingen

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Kissingen Graduation Tower – Ruins of Botenlauben Castle loop from Bad Kissingen

26.3km

07:22

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Euerdorf, Landkreis Bad Kissingen, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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