Best cave trails in Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb

Varied Grafensteig in the Swabian Jura, Baden-Württemberg The hike on this certified premium hiking trail begins at the fee-based hiking car park in Maisental. A variety of attractions await on the varied route around the Runden Berg: Picturesque meadow valleys, some forest sections and several waterfalls worth seeing make the Wasserfallsteig near Bad Urach, which is part of the Grafensteige, a real experience. The magnificent views from the slide rock are not to be scoffed at either. So...

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 meter-thick deposits from which the porous rock calcareous tufa (spring tufa) is formed. Natural paths through the forest landscape...

Popular, scenic loop 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 Brühlbach -...

Popular loop 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 loop 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 hike: - Güterstein...

Wonderful loop 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 best to...

Popular, varied loop on the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This loop has a lot to offer - which also explains its popularity. Hohenurach Castle, which is of cultural and historical interest, 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. Through wonderful mixed forests we continue to the Urach Waterfall and the Eppenzill Rock Cave. Highlights: - Eppenzil Rocks - Hohenurach Castle - Numerous caves

Short, interesting hiking route on the Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This short but exciting route leads up to the Bad Urach castle ruins. From here you have fantastic panoramic views over the beautiful landscape of the Swabian Alb. If you want, you can make a detour to the caves nearby. Highlights of the hike: - Hohenurach rock cave - panoramic views - Bad Urach castle ruins

Historic, certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This route is located in the Swabian Alb biosphere reserve near Bissingen an der Teck. The loop combines wonderful panoramic views over the Alb foreland and the three imperial mountains, remarkable historical sites, including Teck Castle, and a charming landscape through forests and across orchards. The start is at the "Hörnle" hiking car park. There is a restaurant in Ochsenwang for refreshments and the bus...

Unique, exciting circular hike on the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This unique circular route offers an incredible amount of variety and great nature experiences. From Bad Urach it goes on the Fohlensteige to the lower Gütersteiner waterfall with chapel. You continue on natural forest paths to the Urach waterfall with a viewpoint and Hohenurach Castle, before returning to the starting point. Highlights of the round: - Hohenurach Castle with Schlossberg - Urach waterfalls with a view -...