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Gnannental Valley – Wentalweible Rock Formation loop from Albuch

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Heidenheim

Steinheim am Albuch

Gnannental Valley – Wentalweible Rock Formation loop from Albuch

Moderate

4.7

(580)

1,946

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Gnannental Valley – Wentalweible Rock Formation loop from Albuch

03:22

12.6km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Wental mit Seitentälern und Feldinsel Klösterle

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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995 m

Gnannental Dam

Highlight • Monument

Impressive building in the middle of nature

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1.40 km

Gnannental

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Here widens the Wental and passes into the Gnannental. The grass is regularly grazed with sheep.

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1.94 km

Gnannental Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Here the trail goes across the meadow, very flowy.

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3.55 km

Wentalweible Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Ingenious resting place or shelter between impressive rock formations. Was here in the winter and enjoyed the peace.

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3.72 km

Wentalweible Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Spitz the Wentalweible towers as a rock tower in the sky. Legend has it that a notorious and stinging shopkeeper ran through the valley when suddenly a thunderstorm hit. When …

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5.20 km

Shot Put Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

It seems as if the rock is just waiting to suddenly throw the spherical chunk out.
All hikers ... watch out ☝️☝️☝️

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5.26 km

On the Alb plateau, southeast of the neighboring municipality of Bartholomä, the Wental extends across the Essingen district to the Steinheim basin.
This unique natural landscape arose from the riverbed …

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6.38 km

The Two Lovers Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are a number of great rock formations in the Wental.

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12.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.03 km

898 m

389 m

Surfaces

8.73 km

2.26 km

1.21 km

359 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 3 June

21°C

11°C

78 %

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Comments

June 16, 2022,Wental Felsenmeer - eine Tour zum genießen 🤗

Today we finally wanted to see the Wental with the sea of rocks near Steinheim am Albuch, which was much advertised by our friends.
The area was very well divided into 2 areas 👍 One side is more or less the family side with lots of climbing, resting and barbecue facilities in a breathtaking landscape, while on the other side …

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June 16, 2024,Genießertour: Wental mit Feldinsel Klösterle

A leisurely tour: It felt like we were taking more breaks than hiking, but it was lovely!
Due to the great weather, the rocks stood out particularly in the midst of the bright green and under the blue and white sky. We took our first break with home-baked goods at the beautifully situated play and barbecue area in the Gnannental …

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October 1, 2023,Vom Felsenmeer durchs Wental und Gnannental

From the large parking lot at the Landhotel Wental (south of Bartholomä) we first head north into the fantastic sea of rocks ("Swabian Dolomites") with lots of rocks in a beautiful meadow valley. Then back again and through the very picturesque Wental with many large and small rocks on the right and left of the path and later past the …

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September 7, 2024,Eine Runde durch das Wental

A pleasant round, unfortunately the bar at the starting point was closed and we had to make do with the drinks machine 😉

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September 18, 2021,Felsenrunde durchs Wental

A great circular hike through Wental and Gnannental. I borrowed the template from Lexie, who also hiked here a few days ago (thank you very much for that!), We only extended the tour a little via the "Landhotel Wental" and took a leisurely lunch break there.
We have already made it through the Wental, but the path is always beautiful …

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February 21, 2024,Gnannental - Wentalweible - Feldinsel Klösterle

Today a familiar round with as much forest as possible. I can wear sunglasses again, but not for as long, otherwise they will press on the surgical wound behind my ear for too long.
I actually wanted to run this lap in December, but the 40cm high snow slowed me down 🤭
It feels so good to be out and …

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August 7, 2021,Wanderung durch das Wental

On the way to Pfronten we made a detour to the Swabian Alb and completed a lap through the Wental. We recommend everyone who is in the area to visit the Wendtal with its great rock towers. Definitely worth it.

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March 20, 2023,<8 Vom Wental zum Gannental über die Homberghülbe und zurück

Found in the Wental March Cup! On my round I only met one man. Worth going during the week

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Gnannental Valley – Wentalweible Rock Formation loop from Albuch

Gnannental Dam

Gnannental

Gnannental Valley

Wentalweible Shelter

Wentalweible Rock Formation

Shot Put Rock

Wental rock formations

The Two Lovers Rock Formation

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