Best trails near Steinheimer Becken

Right at the start, you have a magnificent view of the Steinheim basin from the Burgstall. The route leads through juniper heaths and a varied landscape and you can always learn interesting facts about the formation and geology of the crater basin. In between, there are places steeped in history and opportunities to take a break.

Highlights: - Numerous restaurants in the villages - Meteor Crater Museum - Kraterblick mountain hut - Knillberg

This route follows stage 5 of the Albschäferweg, starting at Schafhof Steinheim and ending in Zang. Departing the crater landscape near Steinheim, the trail passes a merino sheep farm and climbs the Hitzinger Steige toward the Zanger Berg. It leads through the Gnannental into the scenic Wental valley, famous for its mystifying Felsenmeer and bizarre dolomite rock formations, before reaching Zang. Wild camping is prohibited along the entire route, so overnight stays should be booked in advance...

This route is stage 4 of the Albschäferweg, starting in Gerstetten and ending at Schafhof Steinheim. From the Eglenseen, the path leads past the water tower to the Drei-Wettertannen rest area, crossing scenic plateaus with heathlands and mixed forests into the Stubental valley. The stage ends near the Steinheim Basin, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world. Wild camping is prohibited along the route, so overnight stays should be booked in advance at guesthouses in nearby...