Schlichemtal Nature Reserve – Schlichem Gorge loop from Epfendorf

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Schlichemtal Nature Reserve – Schlichem Gorge loop from Epfendorf

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Schlichemtal Nature Reserve – Schlichem Gorge loop from Epfendorf

01:12

10.4km

180m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Schlichemtal

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.11 km

Schlichemwanderweg Nature Trail

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A mown grass path leads gently through meadows 🌾 and accompanied by birdsong 🐦 directly to the Schlichemklamm 🌿💧 – an idyllic start to the nature hike.

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1.44 km

Schlichem Nature Trail

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A quiet nature trail leads directly along the stream—at times narrow and enchanting, at times open and sunny. The rippling of the Schlichem River accompanies every step, making this section particularly idyllic.

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2.83 km

Schlichemtal Nature Reserve

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A richly structured valley with rock formations, steppe heaths, wet meadows, lean grasslands and the impressive Schlichemklamm gorge, which has cut deep into the shell limestone.

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3.79 km

Burg Irslingen Ruins

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The ruins of Irslingen Castle date back to the 12th century and were once the ancestral seat of the Dukes of Urslingen, an important noble family during the Hohenstaufen period. …

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3.95 km

Bridge Over the Schlichem Gorge

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The bridge is only interesting because it was recently barricaded with stones by the owner of the private property opposite. There was no getting through. Now it works again, but …

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3.97 km

Schlichem Gorge

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For me, this gorge was not really a household name and went there without any great expectations. What can I say: WOW !!!

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4.92 km

Barbara Bridge at Ramsteiner Mill

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Small covered bridge over the engine canal to the Ramsteiner mill - first thought it was a barn.

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

3.07 km

1.43 km

642 m

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

2.06 km

1.98 km

1.79 km

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

12°C

4°C

24 %

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Comments

January 12, 2023,Epfendorf Traillauf Schlichemklamm 12.01.2023

Another quick idea - running near the water - Sep. Hiked in the Schlichemklamm in 2016, so a trail run there today. In many places at the moment pretty muddy :-)). The ruins of Urslingen Castle in front of Butschhof are interesting. Yes and the Schlichem a lot of water. Yes, and as always, I'm off the beaten track out …

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