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Stuttgart District

Heidenheim an der Brenz

Heidenschmiede Rock Shelter

Caves

Stuttgart District

Heidenheim an der Brenz

Heidenschmiede Rock Shelter

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Heidenschmiede Rock Shelter

Recommended by 24 hikers out of 29

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Location: Heidenheim an der Brenz, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. View of Hermannsfelsen – Eichert Wildlife Park, Heidenheim loop from Heidenheim

10.8km

03:11

300m

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

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2. Eichert Wildlife Park, Heidenheim – Rest Hut With Animal Quiz loop from Heidenheim an der Brenz

7.03km

01:58

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Eselsburger Valley – Restored Brenz River loop from Heidenheim Voithwerk

21.5km

05:43

200m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Sandsteinklippe

May 14, 2022

There is a rock overhang here, on which many Stone Age tools (hand axes, scrapers, wedge knives, etc.) have been found.
This abri was discovered in 1928 by Hermann Mohn. The tools found date from around 80,000-40,000 BC. and are on display in the Württemberg State Museum in Stuttgart.
Animal bones were also found alongside the tools, including mammoth, reindeer, lemming, rhino, wolf and ruff.

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Elevation 580 m

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Location: Heidenheim an der Brenz, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Heidenschmiede Rock Shelter

1. View of Hermannsfelsen – Eichert Wildlife Park, Heidenheim loop from Heidenheim

2. Eichert Wildlife Park, Heidenheim – Rest Hut With Animal Quiz loop from Heidenheim an der Brenz

3. Eselsburger Valley – Restored Brenz River loop from Heidenheim Voithwerk

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