Kiesental Valley – View of the Kiesental Valley loop from Mähringen

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Kiesental Valley – View of the Kiesental Valley loop from Mähringen

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Kiesental Valley – View of the Kiesental Valley loop from Mähringen

02:04

7.25km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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154 m

Juniper heath in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful view of the juniper heath and the beginning of the Kiesental.

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330 m

Herrgotts-Brunnen (God's Fountain)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Well fed by surface water, formerly used by shepherds to provide drinking water for their sheep.

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1.33 km

Kiesental Forest Path

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Beautiful valley for hiking and cycling.

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2.42 km

Kiesental Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful hiking trail through a relatively secluded area with lots of peace and quiet.

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2.90 km

View of the Kiesental Valley

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On the way to the edge of the forest, on a slightly elevated spot, there is a fairly extensive view through the Kiesental valley.

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3.37 km

View over the fields in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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At this point you have a wonderful wide view of the fields

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4.90 km

Hidden Heath in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Beautiful spot along the way

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5.56 km

Bench by the Old Tree in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Very nice old tree

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7.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

763 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

1.93 km

489 m

218 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

1°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

February 25, 2024,Ulm – Ausblick Runde von Mähringen ins Kiesental

Today's Sunday walk as a digestive walk is again extremely close to home, almost on the doorstep. 😁
Lots of gravel and forest paths. Then there are two more climbs that remind you to add more altitude into your tours. Overall it was nice to run, but that was certainly also due to the fantastic weather. 😊

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July 26, 2024,Kiesental

A short walk for seven people with a dog was more than enough today in these temperatures. The climb at the beginning was tough, our hearts were pounding in our throats and we were out of breath. We were accompanied by lots of mosquitoes and butterflies and our furry friend found a hidden pool where he could cool off for …

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