Erms Spring – View of Seeburg loop from Schopflochberg

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Erms Spring – View of Seeburg loop from Schopflochberg

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Erms Spring – View of Seeburg loop from Schopflochberg

01:27

4.78km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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162 m

Erms Hydropower Plant

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Small hydroelectric power station built in 1920

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737 m

Erms Spring

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The Ermsursprung is an artificially dammed source pond. Behind the source pond, the Trailfinger gorge begins.

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1.66 km

Cave Entrance

1.86 km

Serpentine Path into Trailfinger Gorge

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The path is very muddy in spring and very difficult to walk from bottom to top.

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2.27 km

Littstein Rock Formation

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Imposing rock formation in the forest

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2.82 km

Sun lounger and picnic area at Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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4.11 km

View of Seeburg

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Very nice view of Seeburg

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4.14 km

View of Schloss Uhenfels

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A relatively unknown, extraordinary building in a great location.
Uhenfels Castle, high above Seeburg, was sold. A special gem that has been extensively renovated down to the last detail, with …

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4.67 km

Beer Station Seeburgsteig

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Very nice "refreshment station" on the hiking trail.

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4.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

1.35 km

417 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

March 24, 2026,🇩🇪👣 Ein Teil vom Seeburgsteig und durch die Trailfinger Schlucht

Today I wanted to enjoy the nice weather once more, before winter is supposed to return tomorrow with rain or even snow... Started in Seeburg at the hiking parking lot and with a moderate incline over the Ermsursprung through the Trailfinger Schlucht. Then it got intense! On a very narrow, rooty trail, it went up to the plateau and from …

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January 24, 2023,Seeburg Steig - Kurzrunde da Laune net gepasst

The complete Seeburgsteig - wonderful for all senses. At least!

It was nothing for me today... in a puke mood and therefore canceled after half..😵🤧😡😵

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