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Birkel Cave – Saumahdbrunnen Spring loop from Nattheim

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Heidenheim

Nattheim

Birkel Cave – Saumahdbrunnen Spring loop from Nattheim

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Birkel Cave – Saumahdbrunnen Spring loop from Nattheim

03:57

14.2km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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LSG Reibertal mit Scheiterhäule, Lindletal, westliche Halde, Zimmertle und Stephanstal

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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1.30 km

Ramenstein Cave

Highlight • Cave

The U-shaped Ramensteinhöhle is slightly below the hiking trail and is about 45 meters long. Because rare field mice overwinter in the cave and during the summer part of the …

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3.48 km

Gehrenhülbe Pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful pond ideal for resting

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5.31 km

Nattheimer Valley Dam

Highlight • Structure

A nice wave behind Heidenheim where it goes onto the dam.

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7.55 km

Birkel Cave

Highlight • Cave

Worth seeing cave with little headroom and muddy flooring

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8.16 km

Saumahdhütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Saumahdhütte: The perfect spot to take a breather, feel like a forest adventurer, and maybe even say hello to a salamander. Forest, meadow, fountain—nature meets relaxation with a view! 🌲🐾

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8.47 km

Saumahdbrunnen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Saumahdbrunnen is a charming little spring near Heidenheim, nestled in the idyllic landscape of the Swabian Alb. Perfect for a short break during a hike—here you can enjoy fresh …

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8.71 km

Cheese fountain spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The fountain is not located directly on the side of the road and therefore invites you to linger and relax.

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9.74 km

Wagnersgrube: Former Iron Ore Pit and Biotope

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Wagnersgrube is a former bog iron ore mine. Today, it's an idyllic biotope where nature has reclaimed its space. Surrounded by rare vegetation, the mine offers an exciting blend …

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

2.84 km

1.24 km

282 m

251 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.01 km

2.44 km

2.22 km

1.87 km

1.09 km

552 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Birkel Cave – Saumahdbrunnen Spring loop from Nattheim

Ramenstein Cave

Gehrenhülbe Pond

Nattheimer Valley Dam

Birkel Cave

Saumahdhütte

Saumahdbrunnen Spring

Cheese fountain spring

Wagnersgrube: Former Iron Ore Pit and Biotope

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