Old Schoolhouse of Gruorn – St. Stephan's Church Gruorn loop from Zainingen

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Old Schoolhouse of Gruorn – St. Stephan's Church Gruorn loop from Zainingen

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Old Schoolhouse of Gruorn – St. Stephan's Church Gruorn loop from Zainingen

02:51

10.8km

110m

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: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.60 km

Birdwatching in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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birds

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2.70 km

Rest shelter with toilet in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Refuge with toilet on the main path.

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4.04 km

View of Münsingen

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The silence, especially in winter when the snow also swallows the sounds of nature, is impressive. Therefore, it is also clearly recommended in winter.

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5.31 km

Old Schoolhouse of Gruorn

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The village of GRUORN no longer exists. It was completely cleared in 1939 to expand the training area MÜNSINGEN, the residents were resettled. The Stephanus church is next to the …

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5.31 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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5.40 km

St. Stephan's Church Gruorn

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The church is partially open on weekends.

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8.19 km

Former Military Training Area Münsingen

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It is a very spacious and untouched piece of nature. Ideal for biking or inline skating. Just don't leave the marked paths. (But hiking is also possible 😆)

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8.35 km

Target building shelter (ZUB) Münsingen

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A former target construction shelter (ZUB) target shooting for tanks.

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

276 m

144 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

13°C

6°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

April 27, 2025,Stephanuskirche Gruorn – Altes Schulhaus Gruorn Runde von Zainingen

Today I went for a bit of German history 😌. A strong wind is whistling on the sprawling former military training area, but it's a nice walk. Just be sure not to leave the path.

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