Große Schrecke Rock Formation – Lange Steige Gorge loop from Oberes Lenninger Tal mit Seitentälern

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Große Schrecke Rock Formation – Lange Steige Gorge loop from Oberes Lenninger Tal mit Seitentälern

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Große Schrecke Rock Formation – Lange Steige Gorge loop from Oberes Lenninger Tal mit Seitentälern

03:13

10.8km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Oberes Lenninger Tal mit Seitentälern

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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172 m

Lange Steige Trailhead Parking

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Very good starting point for the paths to the Goldloch, the Schröcke and the long climbs. Large parking lot for about 40-50 vehicles.

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803 m

Lauter Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

At this point / I would like to quickly / say something about the source:
To quote the incomparable humorist Heinz Erhardt (1909 - 1979), who was known to a …

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1.28 km

The Schwarze Lauter is the left source of the Lenninger Lauter. It rises in Schlattstall from the Lauterquelle and the Goldloch. Near Lenningen it joins the Weiße Lauter to form the Lauter.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwarze_Lauter

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1.38 km

Goldloch Cave

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Origin of the black Lauter in Schlattstall.

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3.87 km

Große Schrecke Rock Formation

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Nice place with impressive landscape. You can reach the rock face via a wooden staircase, but surefootedness is required here. Make sure you wear good shoes!

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4.00 km

Steep narrow ascent and descent to Große Schröcke

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It is always damp and slippery on the steep section up to the Großer Schrätze.

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7.79 km

Upper Entrance to Lange Steige

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Here begins the descent of the long climb, which leads through a beautiful protected forest.

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8.74 km

Lange Steige Gorge

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Nice gorge with little activity

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.26 km

2.83 km

318 m

261 m

123 m

Surfaces

5.83 km

2.27 km

1.76 km

775 m

114 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Friday 11 September

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Comments

January 21, 2025,Schlattstall - Goldloch - Große Schrecke - Älbe - Lange Steige. Einmalig schön!!!

Mystical morning mood and enjoyment of nature: A hike full of highlights
The day began with a magical moment: Even before the actual tour, the path led towards Teck to capture the fascinating mysticism of the morning mist. The first 4 pictures. A sight that noticeably increased the anticipation of the upcoming hike.

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August 28, 2024,Schlattstall - Goldloch - Große und Kleine Schrecke - Schreckenfels - Lange Steige

The ascent to the small Schrecke is a bit difficult and has obstacles. The descent is a long, steep path and is adventurous due to fallen trees.

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February 11, 2024,Frühlingserwachen im Lenninger Tal: Große Schrecke und Lange Steige

This year nature gets going early: a fire salamander crosses the path and March cups are in full bloom. The Lenninger Alb is always full of surprises. The tour starts in Schlattstall. We continue to the rock formation of the Große Schrecke, to Strohweiler and finally over the Lange Schrecke in an obstacle course, sometimes under tree trunks and then …

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