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Heidenheim

Heidenheim an der Brenz

Birkel Cave – Saumahdbrunnen Spring loop from LSG Reibertal mit Scheiterhäule, Lindletal, westliche Halde, Zimmertle und Stephanstal

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Heidenheim

Heidenheim an der Brenz

Birkel Cave – Saumahdbrunnen Spring loop from LSG Reibertal mit Scheiterhäule, Lindletal, westliche Halde, Zimmertle und Stephanstal

Easy

4.8

(27)

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Birkel Cave – Saumahdbrunnen Spring loop from LSG Reibertal mit Scheiterhäule, Lindletal, westliche Halde, Zimmertle und Stephanstal

01:43

6.07km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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223 m

Birkelhöhle hiking car park

Highlight • Parking

There is a parking lot for hikers right on the street, from which you can hike the Birkel Cave, for example.

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939 m

Birkel Cave

Highlight • Cave

Worth seeing cave with little headroom and muddy flooring

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1.28 km

Turnoff to Birkelhöhle

Highlight • Trail

1.55 km

Saumahdhütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Saumahdhütte: The perfect spot to take a breather, feel like a forest adventurer, and maybe even say hello to a salamander. Forest, meadow, fountain—nature meets relaxation with a view! 🌲🐾

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1.86 km

Saumahdbrunnen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Saumahdbrunnen is a charming little spring near Heidenheim, nestled in the idyllic landscape of the Swabian Alb. Perfect for a short break during a hike—here you can enjoy fresh …

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2.34 km

Käsbrunnen Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Käsbrunnen is a charming spring in the Swabian Alb, near Heidenheim. The name comes from the milky color of the water, which is caused by lime—basically, "cheese water"! 🧀💧

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2.45 km

Hülbe at the Käsbrunnen

Highlight • Natural

The Hülbe River at the Käsbrunnen is a small, artificially created body of water, typical of the arid Swabian Alb. It once served as a watering hole for livestock or …

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3.05 km

Wooden Sculpture in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Highlight • Structure

Wagnersgruben

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6.07 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

626 m

338 m

145 m

Surfaces

4.34 km

816 m

483 m

238 m

185 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Birkel Cave – Saumahdbrunnen Spring loop from LSG Reibertal mit Scheiterhäule, Lindletal, westliche Halde, Zimmertle und Stephanstal

Birkelhöhle hiking car park

Birkel Cave

Turnoff to Birkelhöhle

Saumahdhütte

Saumahdbrunnen Spring

Käsbrunnen Spring

Hülbe at the Käsbrunnen

Wooden Sculpture in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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