Best waterfall trails in Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb

Varied Grafensteig trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg The hike on this certified premium hiking trail begins at the Maisental car park, which is subject to a charge. A variety of attractions await you on the varied route around the Runden Berg: Picturesque meadow valleys, some forest sections and several waterfalls worth seeing make the waterfall trail near Bad Urach, which is one of the Grafensteig trails, a real experience. The marvellous views from the slide rock are also not to...

Popular, exciting hiking route in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This fantastic route leads to the Urach waterfall, a very special natural spectacle. A special phenomenon can be observed at the waterfall. The calcareous water loses lime and deposits it in moss cushions, covering them with a layer of lime. Over thousands of years, the new layers form metre-thick deposits from which the porous rock calcareous tufa (spring tufa) is formed. Natural paths through the forest landscape...

Popular, scenic circular route on the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. The hike starts at the hiking car park P19 in Bad Urach and leads in a varied way over streams, via small stone bridges, through deep forests and to the Bad Urach waterfall. It then goes steeply uphill to the former Hohenurach Castle. A multifaceted hike that has something to offer for every taste. The starting point is very easy to reach by train. Highlights of the hike: - Castle ruins Hohenurach - Bridge over the...

Popular circular route in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg This hike near St. Johann follows the certified premium hiking trail Wasserfallsteig near Bad Urach for the most part, but is a bit shorter. As the name suggests, this circular route is all about the water. Following beautiful streams and past several impressive waterfalls, it goes around the Runder Berg. It starts at the Maisental car park (parking for a fee). There is also a place to stop for refreshments here. Highlights of the...

Wonderful circular route in Bad Urach, Baden-Württemberg. The start is at the "Maisental" car park, right next to the Maisentalstüble, where a stop for a bite to eat is possible after the hike. The "Bad Urach Wasserfall" railway station is also very close by, making it easy to travel by public transport. Impressive waterfalls and wild, romantic nature await. There is a fairly extensive network of paths here, so that long or short tours can be organised to suit individual requirements. It is...

Popular, varied circular route on the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This circular route has much to offer - which also explains its popularity. Hohenurach Castle is of cultural and historical interest and is passed on the paths through the wooded, hilly landscape of the Swabian Jura. A great view of the region opens up from the Schlossberg. We continue to the Urach Waterfall and the Eppenzill Rock Cave through wonderful mixed forests. Highlights: - Eppenzil Rocks - Hohenurach Castle -...

Exciting, eventful tour near Schopfloch, Baden-Württemberg. This wild and romantic circular hike offers plenty of variety: through picturesque forests to the Reußenstein castle ruins with fantastic viewpoints and on to the popular Neidlinger waterfall, an exciting nature experience. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Stamina is required as the path can become a little steeper in between. Highlights of the tour: - Neidlinger waterfall - Waterfall cave - Reußenstein ruins

Unique, exciting circular hike in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This unique circular trail offers an incredible amount of variety and great nature experiences. From Bad Urach, follow the Fohlensteige trail to the Lower Güterstein Waterfall with chapel. The route continues along natural forest paths to the Urach waterfall with a viewpoint and Hohenurach Castle before returning to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Hohenurach Castle with Schlossberg - Urach waterfalls with a...

Idyllic, certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. The route leads through the core zone of the UNESCO Swabian Alb biosphere reserve and offers "pure nature". Juniper meadows, impressive limestone cliffs and idyllic streams await. The Hasenbach stream in the Glastal valley in particular, with its crystal-clear water, makes the tour a special experience. Idyllically situated benches and barbecue areas invite to take a break. The romantic Ehrenfels Castle towers...