Great Lauter – Ochsenlöcher Caves loop from Guggenbühl

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Great Lauter – Ochsenlöcher Caves loop from Guggenbühl

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Great Lauter – Ochsenlöcher Caves loop from Guggenbühl

03:10

11.0km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

Great Lauter

Highlight • River

Great hiking region, whether leisurely by the river or a bit more strenuous through the forest - you can have both.

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2.53 km

Monsberg Castle Ruins

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The view of the Lauterlauf is magnificent.

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3.57 km

View of the Lauter Valley from Gemsfels

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From here you have a wonderful view of the picturesque Lautertal. Just take a moment to enjoy and breathe deeply!

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3.87 km

View of the Wartstein castle ruins from the Lauter Valley

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Always a nice look.

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3.99 km

Lauter Riverbank

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beautiful way along the Lauter

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4.81 km

Ochsenlöcher Caves

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The Ochsenlöcher describe two round openings of about 1.20 m in diameter. If you continue to follow the path with open eyes, you can discover some small caves as well …

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5.16 km

Schwarzlochfelsen and Cave

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Small "cave" directly on the karst rock at ground level

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5.28 km

Rock formations in the Lauter Valley

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Juniper heaths and forests, castle ruins and caves, sunny meadows and impressive rock faces: the Lautertal is beautiful and the perfect backdrop for a hike.

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

1.85 km

649 m

538 m

146 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

2.98 km

2.97 km

1.45 km

290 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

April 7, 2025,Von Ahnhausen- zur Burgruine Wartstein

Start from the paid parking lot (day ticket €3.00) below Maisenburg Castle. From the parking lot, follow the hiking trail to the left. However, in heavy water, the last section of the trail (before the ascent to Wartstein) may be flooded.
Kächelesbrunnen: There's no path leading into the forest, and it's not particularly scenic, but there's a nice sign. There's …

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