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Alb-Donau-Kreis

Old Cross loop from Schelklingen

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Alb-Donau-Kreis

Old Cross loop from Schelklingen

Easy

4.4

(72)

283

hikers

Old Cross loop from Schelklingen

01:28

5.73km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

317 m

Old Cross

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Somewhat hidden along the way you can find this old cross with a saying

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2

1.67 km

Schmiechener See Observation Tower

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a bird sanctuary. In summer, water buffalo can also be found here.

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2.94 km

Panoramic View of Schmiechener See

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View over the biotope and wild birds can often be seen.

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3.12 km

Observation Platform Schmiechener See

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Very nice and quiet lake. It is easy to walk around and always offers new insights and outlooks. A worthwhile excursion destination and well connected to cycle paths of every …

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3.12 km

Schmiechener Lake Nature Reserve

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Lake Schmiechener is a nature and bird sanctuary
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmiechener_See

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4.39 km

Bird sanctuary in the Swabian Alb Geopark

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In spring and summer a great destination with many birds, there is also a small lookout tower.

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5.34 km

Wooden wayside cross at the fork in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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A beautiful wooden cross under a beautiful tree at the fork in the road

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5.37 km

Highland Cattle Enclosure at Schmiechersee

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On the way to the Schmiechersee there is a large pasture area of highland cattle

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5.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

941 m

Surfaces

3.08 km

1.73 km

628 m

148 m

143 m

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