The Three Old Beeches loop from Obere Gäue
The Three Old Beeches loop from Obere Gäue
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The Three Old Beeches loop from Obere Gäue
02:46
10.1km
170m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: April 15, 2026
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Venusberg - Wolfsäcker - Besental/Halde
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469 m
View of the Swabian Jura from Venusberg Nature Reserve
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1.58 km
First Harthäusle with rest area
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1.61 km
The Three Old Beeches
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2.57 km
Path along the protected forest edge — Venusberg Nature Reserve
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and is therefore no less beautiful
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3.21 km
Viewpoint benches in Venusberg Nature Reserve
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Venusberg–Wolfsäcker–Besental/Halde Nature Reserve
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Strictly speaking, the nature reserve is called "Venusberg/Wolfsäcker/Besental/Halde". This indicates that the nature reserve consists of several separate sub-areas.
The nature reserve, designated in 1985, includes heath and forest landscapes on shell limestone soils. This type of landscape, which runs through almost the whole of Baden-Württemberg, is known as the Gäu. The shell limestone soils in the area are not very fertile and are therefore largely unsuitable for arable farming. They were used as pasture for sheep or as a meadow to be mowed once a year.
Today, this type of cultural landscape has become rare again. In the Venusberg nature reserve, attempts are now being made to preserve the heath through careful maintenance measures. This also includes regular grazing with sheep. The pine forests in the area were reforested in the 19th century. Over time, they are expected to develop back into mixed deciduous forests.
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3.89 km
View of the heathland in the Venusberg Nature Reserve
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8.64 km
View of the Swabian Jura from Steinenbühl
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10.1 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.26 km
953 m
663 m
195 m
Surfaces
4.51 km
3.22 km
1.37 km
894 m
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Highest point (550 m)
Lowest point (450 m)
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Saturday 20 June
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