Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry) – Katzenbachsee loop from Pfaffenhofen

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Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry) – Katzenbachsee loop from Pfaffenhofen

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Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry) – Katzenbachsee loop from Pfaffenhofen

01:42

15.1km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry)

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

White quarry

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3.75 km

View over the Zabergäu from the Weißer Steinbruch observation platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Officially only accessible by footpaths: Nevertheless, you have a great view over the Zabergäu. The benches with tables invite you to take a short break. An ideal detour for everyone looking for a change from the shady Rennweg.

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3.86 km

Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A unique time window into the Keuper era. Circular route with information boards

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6.03 km

Petersbrunnen

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of many sources on the way to the Blankenhorn ruins

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8.34 km

Wengerthäusle Picnic Spot

Highlight • Mountain Hut

When the weather is good, you can use the rest area with its table and benches. If the weather isn't so good, you can go straight to the Wengerthäuschen.

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9.40 km

Katzenbachsee

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Beautiful swimming lake with a kiosk, bathing beach and lawn. The circuit around the lake is worthwhile due to its idyllic location in charming surroundings.

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10.3 km

Meadow and cabin in Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

10.8 km

Hirschbrunnen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the roadside you will always find nice little fountain for a cool down.

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

682 m

454 m

110 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.54 km

4.66 km

1.26 km

1.04 km

328 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

8°C

93 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

November 26, 2022,26.11.2022 Von Pfaffenhofen an den Katzenbachsee und auf den Stromberg-Skywalk

Running lap from the hiking car park at the old sports field in Pfaffenhofen on the hiking triad marked with PF1 with an additional detour to the Schlierkopf.
Except for a few meters of altitude, the detour is not particularly worthwhile and in the current wet conditions it is sometimes quite slippery with a lot of path.
The rest of …

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