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Karl's Spring – Wernloch Sky Ponds loop from Wendelstein

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Karl's Spring – Wernloch Sky Ponds loop from Wendelstein

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Karl's Spring – Wernloch Sky Ponds loop from Wendelstein

01:19

4.87km

60m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 km

Start of the Wendelstein Forest Adventure Trail

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The forest adventure trail is marked with a green ring on a white background.

Course

The circular route begins and ends near the “Nürnberger Straße” bus stop.

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1.48 km

Karl's Spring

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Very beautifully handcrafted fountain.

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1.98 km

The Wernloch was first mentioned in a document in 1236 in connection with quarry rights. The entire ridge between Wendelstein and Worzeldorf was previously called “Moofsersberg” and was first mentioned …

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2.86 km

Wooden Owl Carving on Tree

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3.41 km

View of the Wernloch

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I just love them even when they were way down

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3.46 km

Rock Formation with Bench

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There is a rest bench in the middle of the small rock. Somehow idyllic location. However, there is no view.

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3.62 km

Wernlochweiher

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In the center of the abandoned pits, three smaller lakes with a total area of approximately 0.6 hectares were formed. These are so-called sky ponds, which have neither an inflow …

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3.74 km

Wernloch Sky Ponds

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....The Wendelstein quartzite was used for millstones, waterworks of the Ludwig Canal, towers, city walls and street paving because of its resistance. Numerous important Nuremberg buildings such as the city …

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4.87 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.95 km

1.63 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.88 km

1.33 km

1.29 km

221 m

140 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 7 June

28°C

7°C

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Karl's Spring – Wernloch Sky Ponds loop from Wendelstein

Start of the Wendelstein Forest Adventure Trail

Karl's Spring

Wernloch Quarry Area

Wooden Owl Carving on Tree

View of the Wernloch

Rock Formation with Bench

Wernlochweiher

Wernloch Sky Ponds

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