Hiking Collection by Schwäbische Alb
Ice Age hunters and the art of brewing – trails through the Swabian Alb
5 routes
16:28
57.2km
1,260m
More than 40,000 years ago, homo sapiens left their mark on the Swabian Alb. Around the town of Blaubeuren, you can walk in the footsteps of the Ice Age and see historic artifacts from that time in the Prehistoric Museum such as stone items, utensils, and tools made of bone and ivory.
Jewelry, art and musical instruments were discovered during excavations of the Sirgenstein and Geißenklösterle caves near Blaubeuren. These extraordinary finds are the world’s oldest evidence of figurative art. The Caves, along with four others in the Ach and Lon valleys, are recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
All trails are easy to walk with average fitness. You never overcome more than 370 metres (1,200 feet) of altitude and cover a maximum of 14.4 kilometers (9 miles). You can also easily reach Blaubeuren, Blaustein and Ehingen by train. Nowhere can you experience history and beer as you can in the Swabian Alb. You can look forward to an eventful holiday in the region.
Visibility:
Anyone
Activities
1. Alb-Donau-Kreis Eiszeitpfad – Lauterfelsensteig
13.8km
03:57
300m
300m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
2. Alb-Donau District Ice Age Trail – Ice Age Hunter Trail
11.6km
03:27
320m
320m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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3. Alb-Donau-Kreis Ice Age apth - Blaubeurer rocky path
10.8km
03:22
380m
380m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4. Ice Age Trail – Burgfelsen Trail near Erbstetten
6.63km
01:55
130m
130m
Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5. Beer hiking trail in Ehingen
14.4km
03:47
120m
120m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
5
Distance
57.2 km
Duration
16:28 h
Elevation
1,260 m
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