View of Glems – View of Glems Reservoir loop from Wendelstein

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View of Glems – View of Glems Reservoir loop from Wendelstein

Moderate

4.6

(16)

hikers

View of Glems – View of Glems Reservoir loop from Wendelstein

02:29

7.72km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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695 m

View of Glems Reservoir from Vesper Bench

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The upper reservoir is enclosed by a high fence. However, there is a small elevation next to the hiking trail with a good view of the circular reservoir. An illustrated information board is also located there.

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957 m

View of Glems Reservoir

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Again from a slightly elevated position - wonderful view of the Glems reservoir.

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1.29 km

View of Metzingen from Wolfsfelsen

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The path from Glems up to Albtrauf is severely blocked by fallen trees from the last storm.
Will be needed for that
Adventure climbing tour an hour longer. Not recommended for normal hikers at the moment

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1.34 km

View of Glems

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From the Albtrauf there is always a view of Glems

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1.81 km

View from the Grasberg rock outcrop

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The view from here is largely obscured by trees.

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2.22 km

Upper Reservoir, Glems Pumped-Storage Power Plant

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Can you walk around it a nice little round and then stop off at the hiking home

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2.74 km

View of Glems Reservoir

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Beautiful view of the lower reservoir and of Metzingen and Glems.

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4.08 km

Gutenberg Viewpoint

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A sky lounger awaits the weary hiker here, offering a magnificent view of the Achalm in the middle. To the left, you can see the Rossberg and its tower.

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7.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

2.59 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces