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Der Albschäferweg

Der Albschäferweg

Schwäbische Alb planned a hike

November 23, 2021

Der Albschäferweg

Hard

44:56

165km

3.7km/h

2,350m

2,360m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 7-14 days

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6.01 km

Brenz Tower and Brenz Restoration

Highlight • Viewpoint

From Hermaringen the river course of the Brenz was renatured in lengthy work. Today, the river snakes slowly through the soft meadows and many animals look for the unique natural …

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21.9 km

Charlottenhöhle

Highlight • Cave

At almost 600 meters long, the Charlottenhöhle is one of the largest publicly accessible stalactite caves in Baden-Württemberg. Adjacent to the cave is the HöhlenHaus, a modern museum where you …

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29.4 km

View from Hürgenstein over the Eselsburger Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Only a short distance from Falkenstein Castle is the Hürgenstein. Once upon a time there was a spur castle on top of the rock, but today there are only meager remains. The view of the valley is still fantastic.

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38.7 km

Heldenfinger Cliff

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful Geopad for children and next door an attractive newly designed playground. In front of the cliff is a large sandpit where children can dig up fossils.

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50.2 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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64.5 km

Knillberg

Highlight • Summit

The Knillberg is a hilltop overgrown with green on the southern edge of the Steinheim Basin. On the idyllic meadows you have a good chance of meeting an Alb shepherd with his herd.

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91.0 km

Brenztopf (Source of the River Brenz)

Highlight • River

On the weekend, this place is sometimes very crowded, so it is recommended to visit the Brenzersprung during the week. The water is very clear. Has something mystical.

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104 km

Hellenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great the castle, the fortress is enthroned in the city of Heidenheim an der Brenz. It was once the headquarters of the Lords of Hellenstein. The ownership changed later: in …

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125 km

Shepherd by the wayside

Highlight • Monument

On the roadside above Auernheim is a shepherd's sculpture, which shows all hikers on the Albschäferweg the direction. From up here you have a great view of the northern Härtsfeld …

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148 km

Maria Steinbrunn Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

From the small chapel above Zöschingen you have a fantastic view of the surrounding landscape. Only a few meters from the chapel there is a Kneipptretbecken and a nice rest area. A perfect place for a break.

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165 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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106 km

28.4 km

13.4 km

9.96 km

5.92 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.7 km

35.4 km

23.6 km

16.4 km

15.4 km

12.8 km

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Der Albschäferweg

Brenz Tower and Brenz Restoration

Charlottenhöhle

View from Hürgenstein over the Eselsburger Valley

Heldenfinger Cliff

Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten

Knillberg

Brenztopf (Source of the River Brenz)

Hellenstein Castle

Shepherd by the wayside

Maria Steinbrunn Chapel

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