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View of Neresheim Abbey – Sachsenbrunnen loop from Auernheim

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Heidenheim

Nattheim

View of Neresheim Abbey – Sachsenbrunnen loop from Auernheim

Hard

4.9

(16)

hikers

View of Neresheim Abbey – Sachsenbrunnen loop from Auernheim

07:48

28.3km

460m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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LSG Reibertal mit Scheiterhäule, Lindletal, westliche Halde, Zimmertle und Stephanstal

Zwing

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.35 km

Zwing

Nature Reserve

3.66 km

View of Neresheim Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you step out of the forest south of Neresheim, you will have a great view over the meadows and fields of the Härtsfeld. High rises the monastery Neresheim with its church tower over the landscape and the small town.

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5.43 km

Benedictine Abbey of St. Ulrich (Neresheim Abbey)

Highlight • Religious Site

Definitely a wonderful place and the church an absolute must.
Unfortunately there is currently no more gastronomy. It was always very nice to have a cup of coffee with apple …

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8.68 km

Bison Enclosure in Zwing Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

There bison can be observed in a fenced enclosure.
Dogs must be leashed in this area

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9.06 km

View of Neresheim Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.4 km

Viewpoint

11.0 km

Shepherd Silhouette and View of Härtsfeld

Highlight • Viewpoint

20.2 km

Wiedemann Sheep Farm and Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

For eight generations, the sheep farm is owned by the family Wiedemann. By prior arrangement, you can visit the farm shop here and stock up on all sorts of sheep's …

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20.3 km

Nattheim Archery Course

Highlight • Structure

23.5 km

Sachsenbrunnen

Highlight • Natural Monument

Something cool to drink for dogs.
Cool your arms for hot days. Is on the way and is permanently in operation

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28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

6.50 km

1.55 km

974 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.34 km

6.26 km

5.98 km

5.79 km

2.84 km

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

30°C

13°C

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Comments

July 17, 2024,Baden-Württemberg: Albschäferweg Etappe 8/10, Nattheim-Neresheim. 170724

This morning there was another traffic jam on public transport! "Due to a delay in the oncoming train, the onward journey will be delayed by a few minutes. We ask for your understanding!"

What else can you do? Luckily I managed to catch the connecting bus, and luckily the bus schedules are quite tight at this time. But it's still …

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April 30, 2023,Komoot-Treffen# 8: Albschäfer🐑🐏👨‍🌾-Etappen 7 und 8🌼🏵

Thank you very much @Tine Ti and @Ömchen & Öpchen 🍀 Today was a great day. I also liked the farsightedness, the bright yellow "bed shit meadows", @Alexander 's dog Rica🐶🐕 in the puddles, @Chris Zäpfle , your great insider knowledge on the Härtsfeld and of course @Tine Ti "hazelnut schnapps".

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June 24, 2024,Albschäferweg- 8.Tag- Nattheim nach Burg Katzenstein

The eighth day begins with a small detour along the Nattheim Jubilee Trail.
At the sports field, the hike then continues along the Albschäferweg, first along fields and pastures. From the edge of the forest, you have another beautiful view of Nattheim until the path disappears into the forest.
You have the opportunity to visit the Celtic rampart. Probably a …

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May 30, 2023,[ Heidenheim | Ostalbkreis ] Der ✪ Albschäferweg | Etappe 8 + 9 ✪ Nattheim ✪ Neresheim ✪ Burg Katzenstein

Full ✪ cultural program! On the ✪ 8th and ✪ 9th stage of the ✪ Albschäferweg, a lot of ✪ history awaited us. Let her! Thanks to yesterday's ✪ rest day! We felt as fit as the ✪ hiking sneakers this morning! Even the sometimes tiresome ✪ backpack towing was no problem.

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View of Neresheim Abbey – Sachsenbrunnen loop from Auernheim

View of Neresheim Abbey

Benedictine Abbey of St. Ulrich (Neresheim Abbey)

Bison Enclosure in Zwing Nature Reserve

View of Neresheim Abbey

Shepherd Silhouette and View of Härtsfeld

Wiedemann Sheep Farm and Farm Shop

Nattheim Archery Course

Sachsenbrunnen

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