Stuttgart District

Ostalbkreis

Neresheim

Europe's Largest Ant City

Stuttgart District

Europe's Largest Ant City

Highlight • Natural Monument

Europe's Largest Ant City

Mountain biking

4.9

(36)

Hiking

5.0

(2)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Save Share

Location: Neresheim, Ostalbkreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Tips

April 12, 2020

Mountain biking

A special feature of this juniper heath is the "ant city" - a collection of thousands of nest hills of the yellow meadow ant, overgrown with grasses and herbs.

Translated by

•

Coach Patrick

April 25, 2020

Mountain biking

great nature reserve. nice to linger and have a picnic.

Translated by

•

ToM-SR

July 25, 2021

Mountain biking

Unfortunately, nothing to see with tall grass in summer (July / August).

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Europe's Largest Ant City

4.5

(2)

riders

#1.

Kugeltal – View of Kapfenburg Castle loop from Lauchheim

24.3km

01:31

170m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.0

(2)

riders

#2.

Kugeltal – View of Kapfenburg Castle loop from Waldhausen

33.7km

02:29

370m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.0

(1)

riders

#3.

Dossinger Valley – Hohler Stein in the Krätzental loop from Lauchheim

39.6km

02:53

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 640 m

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

2°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Neresheim, Ostalbkreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Trail With Jumps in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Osterhasi Trail

Wurmi Trail

Köhlerei Wengert

Dellenhäule Nature Reserve

Beuren–Waldhausen Cycle Path

View of Krätzental

Alte Kapfenburg Steige

View Through Krätzental

Flow Trail Geopark Swabian Jura

Ameisenstadt II, Dellenhäule Nature Reserve

Forest Trails in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Europe's Largest Ant City

#1.

Kugeltal – View of Kapfenburg Castle loop from Lauchheim

#2.

Kugeltal – View of Kapfenburg Castle loop from Waldhausen

#3.

Dossinger Valley – Hohler Stein in the Krätzental loop from Lauchheim

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️