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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Alb-Donau-Kreis
Heroldstatt

Geopark Swabian Jura – Abandoned Village of Gruorn loop from Heroldstatt

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Alb-Donau-Kreis
Heroldstatt

Geopark Swabian Jura – Abandoned Village of Gruorn loop from Heroldstatt

Moderate

4.4

(5)

19

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Geopark Swabian Jura – Abandoned Village of Gruorn loop from Heroldstatt

02:36

39.6km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Eckenlauh-Weißgerberberg

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.84 km

Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

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Impressive construction.
The wind turbine with a vertical axis of rotation
(Type Darrieus) also called whisk was built as a prototype.
The size is impressive, the rotor is 15 meters …

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1.89 km

Darrieus Wind Turbine Test Site

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A former wind turbine (test facility) with a so-called Darrieus rotor with a vertical axis of rotation.

In 1989, this two-wing facility was built by the Dornier works and the …

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3

6.23 km

Entrance to the old military training area Münsingen, from here only drive or hike on marked paths 💥Be careful, danger to life 💥

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4

12.3 km

After the climb (no matter which side) a perfect place to enjoy the tranquility.

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5

14.4 km

Geopark Swabian Jura

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Swabian Alb, absolutely a cycling paradise

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6

18.7 km

Abandoned Village of Gruorn

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The village of Gruorn in the Swabian Alb no longer exists today. It was completely cleared in 1939 to expand the Münsingen military training area, and the residents were relocated. …

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25.9 km

Schützen Inn

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Very good food !!!
Mon - Tue rest day
Wed - Sun 11.30 a.m. - 11 p.m
hot meals

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31.9 km

Nice view to the Alps (view required)

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39.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

11.3 km

8.46 km

3.11 km

300 m

153 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

4.69 km

4.20 km

1.17 km

143 m

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Friday 9 October

13°C

6°C

36 %

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