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Kaisinger Waterworks – Kaisinger Travertine Terraces loop from Mettendorf

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Kaisinger Waterworks – Kaisinger Travertine Terraces loop from Mettendorf

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Kaisinger Waterworks – Kaisinger Travertine Terraces loop from Mettendorf

01:47

6.41km

120m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

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Parking

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597 m

Kaisinger Valley Travertine Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Kaisinger Valley with its limestone sinter terraces is always an experience 😀👍, especially when it has rained and the stream has real water.

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649 m

Bench With a View of Kaisinger Valley

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Perfect place for a Päusla and a strengthening snack!
🌳🛋🍂

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933 m

Kaisinger Waterworks

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Solitary in the valley, the buildings of Kaisinger Wasserwerk.

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980 m

Old waterworks that has not been used as such for some time. It is privately owned and is apparently being restored. Great location in the Kaisinger valley. Unfortunately, it was damaged by fire a few years ago.

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1.90 km

Rock formations in Kaisinger Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the way to the lime sinter terraces

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5.12 km

Duck House in Naturpark Altmühltal

Highlight • Structure

5.79 km

Travertine Terraces in Kaisinger Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

The waterfalls with real water are so beautiful to look at. Please note that no entry is allowed so that our beautiful nature is preserved! 👍😉

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5.90 km

Kaisinger Travertine Terraces

Highlight • Natural Monument

The water baffles its way underground through the karstified Jurassic rock.
The carbonic acid in the water dissolves the lime. Subsequently, the dissolved lime deposits on the air again. Over …

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6.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.09 km

164 m

141 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

221 m

200 m

184 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

12°C

2°C

36 %

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Kaisinger Waterworks – Kaisinger Travertine Terraces loop from Mettendorf

Kaisinger Valley Travertine Terraces

Bench With a View of Kaisinger Valley

Kaisinger Waterworks

Former Kalsing Waterworks

Rock formations in Kaisinger Valley

Duck House in Naturpark Altmühltal

Travertine Terraces in Kaisinger Valley

Kaisinger Travertine Terraces

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