Wimsener Cave – Zwiefalter Ach loop from Sonderbuch

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Wimsener Cave – Zwiefalter Ach loop from Sonderbuch

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Wimsener Cave – Zwiefalter Ach loop from Sonderbuch

01:45

5.86km

170m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

Wimsener Cave

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THE WATER CAVE ON THE SWABIAN ALB
The natural monument known as the "Wimsen Cave" or "Friedrich Cave" is the only "active" water cave in Germany that can be navigated …

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2.28 km

Gasthof Friedrichshöhle

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An "institution" in the Swabian Alb. Delicious trout and lentils with spaetzle are highly recommended.

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2.29 km

Wimsener Mill and Tressbrüder Inn

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You can have a drink here...but it's packed today...that must mean something, right?

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2.77 km

Barbecue area by the river in the Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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The landscape is really very beautiful

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3.13 km

Zwiefalter Ach

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Brutally clear water… see the trout standing on the bottom… really beautiful

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3.26 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Zwiefalter Ach

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The hiking trail between Zwiefalten and the Wiemsener Cave is mostly very well developed and is therefore also suitable for strollers. It runs close to the Zwiefalter Ach. There is …

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3.33 km

Wimsener Höhle Natural Pool

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Very nice for running

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5.62 km

Lorettohof Farm and Bakery

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Everything own production - very tasty 😋

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5.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.37 km

1.53 km

994 m

972 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

1.29 km

908 m

687 m

360 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

October 9, 2022,Loretto - Wimsener Höhle - Gossenzugen - Schiller-Buch-Runde

Thanks to Schiller-Buch for the hiking suggestion: wandern-mit-schiller-buch.tumblr.com/post/187211903368/rund-um-den-loretto-hof

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October 1, 2021,Wimsener- Höhle 🦇, Zwiefalter-Aach, Lorettohof, 🍞🥖🧀

Thank you Jürgen S. one of my most beautiful tours, only the last 1.5km 🥵 I almost became the culprit 😤. The Überlingen thermal baths in your shoes, the Urach waterfalls on your back 🌊, 😂

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July 18, 2024,Wimsener Höhle

Today we went on a nice little tour near Wimsen.
We started at the Wimsen Cave, went via the Lorettohof to Gossenzugen and along the Zwiefalter Ach.
After that, of course, there was a 10-minute boat ride into the cave and then a stop at the Gasthof Friedrichshöhle.
It was lovely again 🤩😎

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May 10, 2025,Vom Lorettohof zur Wimsener Höhle

A beautiful, not-too-difficult hike with wonderful refreshment stops at the Wimsen Mill and the Lorettohof farm. At the Lorettohof, you can enjoy delicious cake and a beautiful view under the trees to round off the tour. A must-visit is the Wimsen Cave – even if it's only about 70 meters by boat, it's definitely worth it. Allow for some waiting …

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