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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Alb-Donau-Kreis
Blaubeuren

The first kilometers along the Aach – Schmiech Spring loop from Blaubeuren

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Alb-Donau-Kreis
Blaubeuren

The first kilometers along the Aach – Schmiech Spring loop from Blaubeuren

Moderate

4.7

(12)

90

riders

The first kilometers along the Aach – Schmiech Spring loop from Blaubeuren

02:54

41.5km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Oberes Schmiechtal

Rabensteig

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.39 km

View of the Küssende Säue Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

View of the Kissing Pigs, although the rock formation is not recognized as such from this point.

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2

5.34 km

Hohle Fels Cave

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The cave has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017 and is the largest cave hall in the Swabian Alb accessible to visitors.

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3

5.50 km

Super beautiful, quiet valley with great rocks and views.

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4

10.4 km

A beautiful stretch of cycle path along the railway, in a natural setting next to the mixed forest.

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5

12.5 km

Oberes Schmiechtal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Oberes Schmiechtal nature reserve is located about three kilometers east of Mehrstetten and stretches about five kilometers along the Schmiech between the Schelklingen districts of Gundershofen and Hütten.

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6

13.8 km

Talsteußlingen Water Wheel

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The wheel you see here was the driving wheel of the former Talsteußlingen grain mill for over 80 years. It was removed in 1985 and installed on the Schmiech.

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7

19.3 km

Schmiech Spring

Highlight • River

The Schmiechquelle is located in a crevice above Springen, a hamlet belonging to the Schelklingen district of Gundershofen. The Schmiech origin is a rich karst spring without a source pot. …

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8

36.2 km

deep valley

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Wonderful gravel route through a wild, romantic valley.

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41.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

4.63 km

3.99 km

3.62 km

2.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

11.1 km

7.91 km

4.06 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

9°C

71 %

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