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Tübingen District

Abandoned Village of Gruorn

Tübingen District

Abandoned Village of Gruorn

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Abandoned Village of Gruorn

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Location: Gutsbezirk Münsingen, Landkreis Reutlingen, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Old Schoolhouse of Gruorn – Abandoned Village of Gruorn loop from Münsingen

37.2km

02:28

440m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Abandoned Village of Gruorn – Old Schoolhouse of Gruorn loop from Westerheim

33.6km

02:15

420m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Trailfinger Gorge Ascent – Abandoned Village of Gruorn loop from Westerheim

46.6km

03:10

630m

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Rainer

July 18, 2019

The village of Gruorn in the Swabian Alb no longer exists today. It was completely cleared in 1939 to expand the Münsingen military training area, and the residents were relocated. Next to the schoolhouse, the Stephanus Church is the only remaining building that is reminiscent of the former village of Gruorn.

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Martin Schreiner

February 21, 2021

If you follow the path and turn around the school house, you can still see the remains of old houses. A memorial for peace!

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Haibike Fahrer

April 11, 2020

In 1937 the Münsingen military training area was expanded, 665 inhabitants had to leave the village of Gruorn. The square was used for military purposes until 1992. It is thanks to an initiative of former Gruorns that at least the school house and the church have been preserved.
A small village museum is set up in the school building. There is a small restaurant in summer. Be sure to inquire about opening times beforehand.
Stained glass windows have been installed in the church in recent years.
Guided tours through the town and the military training area are possible with prior notice.
Occasional concerts take place in the church.

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Location: Gutsbezirk Münsingen, Landkreis Reutlingen, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Abandoned Village of Gruorn

1. Old Schoolhouse of Gruorn – Abandoned Village of Gruorn loop from Münsingen

2. Abandoned Village of Gruorn – Old Schoolhouse of Gruorn loop from Westerheim

3. Trailfinger Gorge Ascent – Abandoned Village of Gruorn loop from Westerheim

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