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Baden-Württemberg

Source of the Fils – Stone House loop from Westerheim

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Baden-Württemberg

Source of the Fils – Stone House loop from Westerheim

Moderate

4.6

(20)

108

hikers

Source of the Fils – Stone House loop from Westerheim

03:15

11.5km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.68 km

Maus Cross

Highlight • Monument

There is also a bank to rest there. The cross is commemorating two craftsmen who died during the famine year 1817/18 because of a mouse

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2

4.61 km

Bench With a View of the Fils Spring

Highlight • Viewpoint

Comfortable bench to rest and enjoy the wonderful nature and surroundings.

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3

4.71 km

Source of the Fils

Highlight • River

Super nice spot, nice for a picnic. There is a meadow right by the creek and a gravel path for hiking and walking.

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7.15 km

Burkhardt's Cave Ruins

Highlight • Cave

The Burkhardtshöhle named after the discoverer of the cave was also a very large cave with many prehistoric finds. During the Second World War it was used as an ammunition …

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7.31 km

Stone House

Highlight • Cave

A smaller, amazingly deep natural cave. A little light from the entrance falls deep into it, so there is no need for a lamp. A short detour from the main path that is worthwhile.

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7.43 km

Stairs to Schertel Cave

Highlight • Trail

A few steps lead quickly up to the cave - alternatively a little longer over the forest path.

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7.57 km

Schertel Cave

Highlight • Cave

The cave can be visited. There is also entertainment for hikers.

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8.47 km

Meadow with a wooden hut in the Geopark Schwäbische Alb (Swabian Jura)

Highlight • Natural

A nice place for a rest.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

2.50 km

1.49 km

985 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

2.83 km

1.50 km

1.49 km

557 m

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

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Thursday 4 June

16°C

9°C

39 %

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