View of the Swabian Jura – Ammonite Pavement loop from Ofterdingen

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View of the Swabian Jura – Ammonite Pavement loop from Ofterdingen

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View of the Swabian Jura – Ammonite Pavement loop from Ofterdingen

02:34

9.56km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.21 km

Siebeneich Shelter and Grill Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice barbecue area with soccer field. Unfortunately often littered

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9.01 km

Around 1428, a massive stone tower was erected, with demonstrably subsequent buildings extending to the southwest. In a subsequent construction phase, these buildings and the tower were demolished down to …

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9.01 km

Bronze Sculpture of Heinrich von Ofterdingen

Highlight • Monument

The legendary Heinrich von Ofterdingen has haunted the centuries as a minnesinger. The "Great Heidelberg Song Manuscript (Codex Manesse)" from the 13th century recounts the Singers' Contest at Wartburg Castle, …

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9.03 km

Heinrich von Ofterdingen Fountain

Highlight • Monument

9.48 km

Ammonite Pavement

Highlight • Natural Monument

In the Steinlach streambed along Kriegsstraße, there are enormous fossilized ammonites and oyster shells, which are protected by law. These are also known as the Ofterdingen Snail Pavement.

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9.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.46 km

2.33 km

664 m

111 m

Surfaces