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Baden-Württemberg
Heidenheim
Gerstetten

Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten – Sühnekreuz near Zähringen loop from Heldenfingen

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Heidenheim
Gerstetten

Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten – Sühnekreuz near Zähringen loop from Heldenfingen

Hard

4.8

(12)

71

hikers

Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten – Sühnekreuz near Zähringen loop from Heldenfingen

05:38

20.3km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 15, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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596 m

View of the Underpass

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Crossing a busy street couldn't be safer...

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6.75 km

Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten

Highlight • Lake

The two Egleen lakes are slightly elevated on the edge of the small village Gerstetten. In the shade of the big and old trees, you can really relax from your hike and enjoy the view of the Swabian Alb.

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6.78 km

UMoSSA - stands for Urwelt Mosaic Sculpture Trail Swabian Alb - at Eglensee on the left is the wave of the primeval sea and on the right is the primeval fish, guardian of ancient knowledge.

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8.71 km

SC-Gerstetten cross-country skiing hut

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The hut is on the Albschäferweg. You can start your hike from here, there are enough parking spaces.

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10.4 km

Ski lift now out of service

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11.2 km

Maria Magdalena Church Zähringen

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7

12.0 km

Sühnekreuz near Zähringen

Highlight • Monument

According to legend, two shepherds stabbed each other in the argument over a girl.
The Atonement Cross is said to date from the 15th and 16th centuries. Century.

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13.3 km

View of the TSV Altheim Lodge

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Parking and benches available...

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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

3.84 km

1.86 km

687 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

2.78 km

2.75 km

2.64 km

2.06 km

597 m

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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