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Krebsloch Quarry Lake – Kettle bog in the Krebsloch area loop from Velpke

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Krebsloch Quarry Lake – Kettle bog in the Krebsloch area loop from Velpke

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Krebsloch Quarry Lake – Kettle bog in the Krebsloch area loop from Velpke

01:16

4.89km

20m

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: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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393 m

Overview Map of the Velpker Schweiz Natural and Cultural Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you can find out which geological formations occur where in "Velpker Switzerland" 🇨🇭.

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520 m

Krebsloch Quarry Lake

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Beautiful water landscape with many small and large ponds.

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695 m

Velpker Schweiz Sandstone Quarries

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“Velpker Switzerland” 🇨🇭 was created through the mining of sand and stone. Geological formations were uncovered that show how the history of the earth has developed in our region.

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2.08 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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3.94 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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3.94 km

Pond and Ancient Tree in the Forest

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4.09 km

Gnarled Tree with Exposed Roots

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Hopefully it will stay there for a while.

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4.10 km

Root tree at Tankumsee

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maybe spring to autumn is the better choice to explore the wonderful area....but you can always go for a run and walk...🦊

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4.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.92 km

937 m

880 m

142 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

752 m

719 m

302 m

182 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

22°C

12°C

14 %

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Comments

August 11, 2024,Velpker Schweiz

Since the dog was sick yesterday, only a short walk was possible today. Velpker Schweiz scored points with a shady forest and interesting information boards about the geological features. I would not recommend our "off-grid excursion" so much, but rather the circular route, which is very sparsely signposted. At the "Krebsloch" we were able to sit wonderfully on the bank …

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Krebsloch Quarry Lake – Kettle bog in the Krebsloch area loop from Velpke

Overview Map of the Velpker Schweiz Natural and Cultural Landscape

Krebsloch Quarry Lake

Velpker Schweiz Sandstone Quarries

At Immenhus

Kettle bog in the Krebsloch area

Pond and Ancient Tree in the Forest

Gnarled Tree with Exposed Roots

Root tree at Tankumsee

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