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Baden-Württemberg
Zollernalbkreis
Albstadt

Kreuzbühl – Heidenstein Cave loop from Mehlbaum

Moderate

4.9

(21)

96

hikers

Kreuzbühl – Heidenstein Cave loop from Mehlbaum

01:41

5.52km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Start point

Bus stop

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328 m

Ascent to Schnecklesfels

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Overall nice varied route guidance over 10.5 km

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784 m

View of the Castle Rock Tower

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1.49 km

Nice view of Albstadt-Ebingen

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2.20 km

Kreuzbühl

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Great hike, unfortunately the inn Ochsenberg was closed on May 1st.

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2.38 km

View of the Alps from Swabian Jura

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Very beautiful alpine meadow landscape with junipers and ancient trees. Great foresight when the weather cooperates.

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3.79 km

Very nice view from Martinsfelsen to Albstadt-Ebingen

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3.91 km

Heidenstein Cave

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A typical Jura cave, which has been proven to have been inhabited by Paleolithic people in the last Ice Age. The 40 meter long cave is freely accessible and can be explored with a flashlight.

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4.15 km

The Klarafels vantage point is on the eastern part of the premium hiking trail Taufgang Ochsenbergtour between the Heidenstein cave and the Schnecklesfels vantage point. Enjoy a wonderful, unforgettable view …

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5.52 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.48 km

2.04 km

508 m

442 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.41 km

1.84 km

553 m

409 m

308 m

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Monday 19 October

15°C

4°C

8 %

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