Deep valley trail – the first kilometers along the Aach loop from Heroldstatt

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Deep valley trail – the first kilometers along the Aach loop from Heroldstatt

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Deep valley trail – the first kilometers along the Aach loop from Heroldstatt

02:43

39.8km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Rabensteig

Oberes Schmiechtal

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.73 km

Deep valley trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Seems forever, even though it's only ten kilometers. It's going uphill all the time. Very pleasant to drive in the summer heat, as the forest provides shade and coolness.

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17.4 km

Hohle Fels Cave

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The cave has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017 and is the largest cave hall in the Swabian Alb accessible to visitors.

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17.6 km

the first kilometers along the Aach

Highlight • Trail

Super beautiful, quiet valley with great rocks and views.

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20.9 km

Rest Area by the Schmiech Stream in Schmiechen

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Here you can take a break, with a bench and stairs to the Schmiech.

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22.5 km

Trail Along the Railway in the Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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A beautiful stretch of cycle path along the railway, in a natural setting next to the mixed forest.

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24.6 km

Oberes Schmiechtal Nature Reserve

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The Oberes Schmiechtal nature reserve is located about three kilometers east of Mehrstetten and stretches about five kilometers along the Schmiech between the Schelklingen districts of Gundershofen and Hütten.

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25.8 km

Talsteußlingen Water Wheel

Highlight • Monument

The wheel you see here was the driving wheel of the former Talsteußlingen grain mill for over 80 years. It was removed in 1985 and installed on the Schmiech.

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27.4 km