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Der Albschäferweg

Der Albschäferweg

Thomas planned a hike

March 20, 2022

Der Albschäferweg

Hard

43:32

160km

3.7km/h

2,280m

2,290m

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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

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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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21.2 km

Kaltenburg Ruins

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The castle dates from the early 12th century and came into the possession of the Counts of Helfenstein in the 14th century. After the castle was severely damaged in the …

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29.3 km

View from Hürgenstein over the Eselsburger Valley

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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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52.5 km

Gerstetten Water Tower

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On nice days and when the tower is open, you can go upstairs for a small fee and have a great all-round view of Gerstetten and the surrounding area.

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63.3 km

Knillberg

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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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88.5 km

Herwartstein Castle Ruins

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Herwartstein Castle once stood on a steep rock spur above Königsbronn. The Staufer built a small stone fortress, which changed hands repeatedly over the years. In the late 13th century …

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90.8 km

Itzelberger Lake

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Always a great destination with a beer garden, sunbathing lawn and pedal boat rental. There is something here for the whole family.

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110 km

Ramenstein Cave

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The U-shaped Ramensteinhöhle is slightly below the hiking trail and is about 45 meters long. Because rare field mice overwinter in the cave and during the summer part of the …

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123 km

View of Neresheim Abbey

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If you step out of the forest south of Neresheim, you will have a great view over the meadows and fields of the Härtsfeld. High rises the monastery Neresheim with its church tower over the landscape and the small town.

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160 km

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104 km

27.4 km

12.0 km

9.11 km

5.49 km

1.91 km

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Surfaces

61.6 km

34.9 km

22.4 km

14.9 km

13.9 km

12.6 km

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Der Albschäferweg

Brenz Tower and Brenz Restoration

Kaltenburg Ruins

View from Hürgenstein over the Eselsburger Valley

Gerstetten Water Tower

Knillberg

Herwartstein Castle Ruins

Itzelberger Lake

Ramenstein Cave

View of Neresheim Abbey

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