Water Rocks, Kirkel – Froschmaul Rock Formation loop from Kirkel

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Water Rocks, Kirkel – Froschmaul Rock Formation loop from Kirkel

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Water Rocks, Kirkel – Froschmaul Rock Formation loop from Kirkel

01:14

4.34km

100m

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: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Taubental

Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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778 m

Taubental Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Very nice forest paths, really great

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1.03 km

Entrance to the Castle Panorama Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great stairs down to the Frauenbrunnen

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1.03 km

Kirkeler Tafeltour Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Very nice hike with free parking spaces at the Naturfreundehaus, which also invites you to refresh yourself after the tour :-)

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1.31 km

Water Rocks, Kirkel

Highlight • Natural Monument

Although it hadn't rained for the last few days and the forest paths were really dry, the rock was totally wet, it felt like it was dripping from every crack. Fascinating!

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2.57 km

Hollerburg Ruins and Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

The view is overgrown by the lush nature, so you can no longer see the castle ...
But it is a nice resting place with a forest lounger😊

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2.59 km

Hollerkanzel Sandstone Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Hollerkanzel was originally a much larger overhang, but because it broke off, part of this pulpit is now in the slope. The many caves are called Hollerlöcher, which are …

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2.85 km

Old Taubental Sandstone Quarry

Highlight • Structure

Old quarry. Sandstone was mined here until the mid-1920s.

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2.99 km

Froschmaul Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rectangular bulges under the ledge are man-made. Presumably they come from charcoal families who lived here in the rocks until the beginning of the 19th century and made charcoal.

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4.34 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.54 km

1.38 km

399 m

Surfaces

1.97 km