Ulmtalsperre – Beilstein loop from Greifenstein

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Ulmtalsperre – Beilstein loop from Greifenstein

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Ulmtalsperre – Beilstein loop from Greifenstein

02:03

7.56km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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810 m

View of the Ulmtalsperre

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A spectacular, albeit exposed, view through knotty oaks and beeches of the Ulm Dam. It looks like the Rheinsteig trail between Assmannshausen and Lorch.

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970 m

Rest area with a view of the Ulmbach Reservoir

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Sit down, enjoy the silence and the view over the reservoir. If you've brought food with you, this is the perfect place to get started.

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1.05 km

Ulmtalsperre

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The Ulmtalsperre is always a nice place to go. You can walk around the barrier, swim or stop off at the local restaurant.
A campsite is also available.

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1.19 km

Beilstein

Highlight • Castle

Beilstein is a pretty place with lots of nice places to stop for a bite to eat, a beautiful park and its own castle. Just stroll through and explore.

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4.13 km

Old Mining Cart

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Very nice park with many attractions

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4.14 km

Basalt Parkour Beilstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautifully situated park with many interesting information boards about basalt.

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5.65 km

Rest area with historical information board

Highlight • Rest Area

super located on the bike path with great cherry trees ;-)

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7.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.13 km

1.71 km

630 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

2.21 km

399 m

325 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

15°C

6°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

March 23, 2022,Frühstückstour 'kleiner Wäller- Basalt und Wasser'

In the glorious weather, spontaneously packed breakfast and walked the local small wall again. I don't really like walking the bike path, but it's quiet there in the morning and the places to take a break are nice.

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September 10, 2022,Kleiner Wäller „Basalt und Wasser“ – Tagestour im Westerwald

Today we had outdoor live, we had a nice hike despite the rain.

I found the route on Komoot and we "hiked" it.

The first half of the route leads mainly on forest and gravel paths. The rest is then tarred, which was not necessarily a disadvantage in the rain.
A large part of this second half runs on the …

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March 19, 2025,kleiner Wäller 'Basalt und Wasser'

After weeks of the flu, I didn't want to miss out on this lovely day off, even though my bronchi were still sore. So, off I went on a really easy hike with plenty of benches to rest on and drink tea 😉. That did me good 😌

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July 11, 2025,⚒️ Kleiner Wäller "Basalt und Wasser"

An easy circular route, perfect for a short evening stroll, including a stop at the wonderful café in the old Beilstein train station. The return route from Beilstein, along the old railway line, is more suited to cyclists.

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