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Stuttgart District

Wental rock formations

Natural Monuments

Stuttgart District

Wental rock formations

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Wental rock formations

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Please check local regulations for: Wental mit Seitentälern und Feldinsel Klösterle

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Location: Steinheim am Albuch, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Wentalweible Rock Formation – Wental Rock Formations loop from Steinheim am Albuch

12.6km

03:23

140m

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2. Wental Rock Sea – Wentalweible Rock Formation loop from Bartholomä

24.7km

06:37

280m

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3. Wentalweible Rock Formation – Wental Rock Sea loop from Steinheim am Albuch

18.1km

04:57

270m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Heinz

March 6, 2018

On the Alb plateau, southeast of the neighboring municipality of Bartholomä, the Wental extends across the Essingen district to the Steinheim basin.
This unique natural landscape arose from the riverbed of the Wedel watercourse. When the Jurassic Sea withdrew and the Alb began to carburate about 150 million years ago, it gnawed deeper and deeper into the rock until it completely drained away. What remained was the valley and the strangely shaped dolomite rocks. They are an impressive testimony to the power of water.
These quaint and bizarre rock formations extend over almost the entire Wental. However, they accumulate in the area of the rocky sea, so that the impression of a true flood of different rock formations arises.
The Felsenmeer in the Wental is a magnet especially for families with small children.
Due to the large number and sometimes rare animal and plant species, the former "Wental" landscape protection area has been upgraded to a nature reserve.
Source: essingen.de/pb/,Lde/Startseite/Tourismus+_+Freizeit/Wental+_+Felsenmeer.html

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Tobias ⛰️🏃‍♂️

August 25, 2020

The lower Wental valley with its rock formations offers children great climbing opportunities!

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Sarah

July 28, 2020

The upper wental has a lot to discover! Great rocks all the way and great information boards with interesting facts about the trees along the way! Great for families with children as there is something to discover everywhere

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Distance 1.09 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Steinheim am Albuch, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Wental rock formations

1. Wentalweible Rock Formation – Wental Rock Formations loop from Steinheim am Albuch

2. Wental Rock Sea – Wentalweible Rock Formation loop from Bartholomä

3. Wentalweible Rock Formation – Wental Rock Sea loop from Steinheim am Albuch

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