Schlichemtal Nature Reserve – Schlichem Gorge loop from Schlichemtal

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Schlichemtal Nature Reserve – Schlichem Gorge loop from Schlichemtal

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Schlichemtal Nature Reserve – Schlichem Gorge loop from Schlichemtal

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9.32km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Schlichemtal

Waypoints

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4.33 km

View of the confluence of the Schlichem and the Neckar in Epfendorf

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there is also a bench to rest to enjoy the view

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4.79 km

Schlichemwanderweg Nature Trail

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A mown grass path leads gently through meadows 🌾 and accompanied by birdsong 🐦 directly to the Schlichemklamm 🌿💧 – an idyllic start to the nature hike.

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5.11 km

Schlichem Nature Trail

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A quiet nature trail leads directly along the stream—at times narrow and enchanting, at times open and sunny. The rippling of the Schlichem River accompanies every step, making this section particularly idyllic.

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6.22 km

Schlichemtal

Nature Reserve

6.50 km

Schlichemtal Nature Reserve

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A richly structured valley with rock formations, steppe heaths, wet meadows, lean grasslands and the impressive Schlichemklamm gorge, which has cut deep into the shell limestone.

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7.38 km

Bridge Over the Schlichem Gorge

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The bridge is only interesting because it was recently barricaded with stones by the owner of the private property opposite. There was no getting through. Now it works again, but …

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7.43 km

View of Ramstein Rock Formation

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From the hiking trail, there is a wide view of the Ramstein lookout rock – a striking rocky outcrop above the Schlichemtal 🪨🌄.

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7.50 km

Schlichem Gorge

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For me, this gorge was not really a household name and went there without any great expectations. What can I say: WOW !!!

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8.60 km

Ramsteiner Mühle

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The Ramstein Mill was built in 1762 on the banks of the Schlichem River. It belongs to the Catholic parish of Irslingen (Dietingen municipality, Rottweil administrative area).

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9.32 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

2.99 km

715 m

213 m

132 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

2.21 km

998 m

719 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Friday 30 October

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Comments

October 10, 2021,Ruine Irslingen und Schlichemklamm

Curvy and narrow streets led me to Epfendorf today. I have chosen a small and varied tour and once again I am very enthusiastic. On narrow root paths along the Schischem, a short detour to the Irslingen ruins, and then dive into the Schischem Gorge. Splendid!
The second half of the hike takes me back over field, meadow and forest …

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January 6, 2023,#1 🥾 Paradiestour Schlichemklamm

First of all all the best for the new year and above all good health. 🍀
First round in 2023.
Hiked the paradise tour through the Schlichenklamm with my wife today. It's a very nice round.

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May 3, 2025,Paradiestour Schlichemklamm 🚶🏼‍♀️🚶🏻

Always beautiful in the Schlichemtal 🤩. The tour is very varied. At one point in the Schlichemklamm Gorge, we had to climb over a tree. As a small person, I wouldn't have been able to get across without Matthias's help 😅. The friendly group of women hiking right behind us were grateful that he helped them across as well 😄.

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May 25, 2026,Schlichemtal – Schlichemklamm Runde von Epfendorf

Today there were a lot of little animals out and about again, this time they enjoyed the ☀️ 😀

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March 12, 2026,VS🍀🥾Paradiestour-Naturschutzgebiet Schlichemtal – Schlichemklamm Runde von Epfendorf

Our first excursion of our long weekend took us to Epfendorf in the Black Forest-Baar-Heuberg region, on the lower reaches of the Schlichem River, which flows for 34 km from the Swabian Alb before emptying into the still-young Neckar River.

The Schlichemklamm nature reserve, nestled deep within a narrow gorge, was an absolute highlight.

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August 23, 2026,Paradiestour Schlichemklamm

More information: karten.albverein.net/wandertipps/paradiestour-schlichemklamm

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June 14, 2025,Schlichemklamm Epfendorf

That was a really nice hike, I can recommend it to anyone, and you can do the tour in both summer and winter. 🥾 The weather should be good and ideally not too hot. 🥵

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