Lorcher Giant Sequoias – Covered rest area loop from Lorch

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Lorcher Giant Sequoias – Covered rest area loop from Lorch

Easy

4.8

(348)

1,117

hikers

Lorcher Giant Sequoias – Covered rest area loop from Lorch

01:45

5.98km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.57 km

Spring with benches

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are benches to the right and left of the stone from which the water runs

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.37 km

Lorcher Giant Sequoias

Highlight • Natural Monument

The sequoias in the Remstal come from the so-called Wilhelma-Saat. King Wilhelm I of Württemberg (1816-1864) was a fan of these giant trees from North America and wanted to see …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.71 km

Beautiful view over the surrounding area

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From the trail parking lot above the Schelmenklinge to the forest you have a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.34 km

Covered rest area

Highlight • Rest Area

Ideal for taking a break after climbing the gorge.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.40 km

Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder) — Staircase at Schelmenklinge

Highlight • Structure

Short ascent or descent to the picaresque blade. Also accessible for children.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.99 km

Exposed Tree Roots at Schelmenklinge

Highlight • Natural Monument

Resting place at the entrance of the Schelmenklinge with a view of the roots

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.49 km

Roman Limes Hollow Way

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The ditch along the Limes was used as a ravine here in the Middle Ages and deepened over the centuries.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.81 km

595 m

339 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

635 m

620 m

493 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

21 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

May 3, 2024,Lorch Mammutbäum e > Schelmenklinge > Kloster

The Schelmenklinge with its numerous interesting mechanical water features is sure to appeal to children and grandchildren. The path was easy to walk on even after heavy rain during the night.

Showing Translation

February 25, 2025,# 52 2025 Runde durch die Schelmenklinge / Lorch

I haven't been here since the heavy rains last June. The steep area around the Himmelsleiter has been extensively renovated and is now very easy to walk on. Even without the lovingly maintained miniature mills of the Swabian Alb Association in winter, the route is fantastically beautiful.

Showing Translation

August 10, 2025,Lorch - Schelmenklinge- Runde von Parkplatz Kloster Lorch

Today, I headed to Lorch. I parked in the spaces near Lorch Monastery. I then walked along shady paths to the water features in the Schelmenklinge (Schelmenklinge). These are lovingly maintained by resourceful craftspeople from the Lorch Alb Association. Here, I met young and old, and especially families with children who enjoyed the water features. In this weather, it's certainly …

Showing Translation

March 20, 2022,Schelmenklinge 🌀💙☀️🤟😁🥾und Lorch 👣👁🪴🐇

Lorch monastery left out! 100000 people Corona hotspot doesn't have to be! (Will be made up for sometime during the week)😁🤟👀❣️

Showing Translation

May 8, 2022,Rundwanderung vom Kloster Lorch zur Schelmenklinge

It is recommended to walk the tour with children clockwise in any case, because of the otherwise noticeably violent profiling.

Showing Translation

June 5, 2022,Schelmenklinge – Mammutbäume

Get Stamp #1 for the Discovery Pass. Just made it before the⛈🌩

Showing Translation

September 5, 2022,Leicht abgewandelte Tour von Ömchen+Öpchen..mal wieder nachgelaufen ...🥾🧢🪵bei der Hitze zur Schelmenklinge 😎und durch den Wald zurück zum Kloster Lorch 🏰

As already mentioned, "mopped" on Ömchen+Öpchen Tour 😎😅 but I've been trying to add text to the photos for a while. I haven't been able to do that for a while... do you have any ideas...

Showing Translation

June 25, 2022,Vom Kloster Lorch zur Schelmenklinge und zurück

You can park directly at the monastery, the entrance fee is €6 per adult, which I find too expensive for the monastery. The monastery shop has a small coffee shop, in summer you can also sit outside.

Showing Translation