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Alb-Donau-Kreis

Achtopf Spring – Urspring Monastery loop from Schelklingen

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Alb-Donau-Kreis

Achtopf Spring – Urspring Monastery loop from Schelklingen

Moderate

4.7

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154

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Achtopf Spring – Urspring Monastery loop from Schelklingen

02:32

8.80km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

758 m

Duck Island in the Aach

Highlight • Natural

nice house and lots of ducks

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2

1.87 km

Achtopf Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive spring pot! Great mood!

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3

2.54 km

Urspring Spring (Urspringquelle)

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As beautiful as the blue pot

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4

2.75 km

Urspring Monastery

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The monastery was founded in the 12th century as a Benedictine convent and dissolved in 1806. All of the monastery's buildings are now listed as historical monuments. Directly adjacent to …

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5

2.80 km

Urspring Abbey Parking Area

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beautiful large parking lot for hikers, well suited as a starting point for various tours

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6

7.05 km

Steighaldebänkle

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For a little breather, Dr" Albfux recommends

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7

7.56 km

Hohenschelklingen ruins

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There is a beautiful view from the castle tower.

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8

8.15 km

Hospital of the Holy Spirit

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B

8.80 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

1.27 km

1.07 km

1.05 km

1.04 km

172 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

1.70 km

1.32 km

1.25 km

1.07 km

505 m

455 m

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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