Schönbuch Nature Park: Kirnbach Geological Nature Trail – protected areas in Baden–Württemberg

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Schönbuch Nature Park: Kirnbach Geological Nature Trail – protected areas in Baden–Württemberg

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Schönbuch Nature Park: Kirnbach Geological Nature Trail – protected areas in Baden–Württemberg

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5.11km

140m

Hiking

The Kirnbach valley between Tübingen and Bebenhausen offers a special insight into the landscape history and geology of the Keuperbergland. In addition, special fossil finds from this area are presented on panels: Did you know that dinosaurs lived in Bebenhausen more than 200 million years ago?

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Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Naturpark Schönbuch

Waypoints

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130 m

Geological Nature Trail Kirnbachtal

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful information boards at the hiking car park, including information about the Kirnbachtal geological nature trail.

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2.55 km

Olgahain Monument

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Interesting and historical place in the middle of the forest.

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2.79 km

Olgahütte Shelter and Grill Area

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wooden shelter with some seating and a barbecue area right next to it, just before the Olgahain.

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3.45 km

Rhätsandstein and Exter Formation Outcrop

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Here you can see Tübingen Sandstone, formerly Rhaetian Sandstone, and the Exter Formation. 👍

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5.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.60 km

346 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

1.21 km

123 m

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

11°C

2°C

9 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 13, 2022

The Kirnbach valley between Tübingen and Bebenhausen offers a special insight into the landscape history and geology of the Keuperbergland. In addition, special fossil finds from this area are presented on panels: Did you know that dinosaurs lived in Bebenhausen more than 200 million years ago?
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