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Löwenpfad 'Orchideenpfad' (Orchid trail)

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Löwenpfad 'Orchideenpfad' (Orchid trail)

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Löwenpfad 'Orchideenpfad' (Orchid trail)

02:49

9.46km

220m

Hiking

They bloom in all imaginable colors: dark wine red, soft vanilla yellow and delicate purple adorn the flowers of the orchids that bloom along the approximately ten kilometer long lion's path. The tour takes you into the Wasserberg-Haarberg nature reserve and is an insider tip, especially for nature lovers.

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by Schwäbische Alb

Last updated: August 13, 2025

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Haarberg - Wasserberg

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573 m

View over the valley from the Haarberg Juniper Heaths

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After a strenuous uphill walk, there are two benches that invite you to take a rest.

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1.35 km

Wild Orchids and Rare Flowers on Haarberg

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On your way through the juniper heather around Haarberg-Wasserberg, it is worthwhile to look down from time to time. It blooms around you in the most beautiful colors. Particularly unique: the wild orchids!

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3.64 km

Wasserberghaus

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Attention Tuesdays and Wednesdays are days off

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4.58 km

View of the Drei Kaiserberge

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It is worth choosing this ascent or descent on the Wasserberg, as you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Drei Kaiserberge.

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.67 km

3.54 km

239 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

1.70 km

1.47 km

239 m

185 m

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Highest point (740 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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Comments

July 18, 2021,Wanderung Löwenpfade: Orchideenpfad bei Reichenbach im Täle 18.07.2021

Start of the hike from the hiking car park in Reichenbach im Täle. Immediately a steep ascent to the Haarberg follows, from up there a great view!
We continue towards the Wasserberghaus. The whole route is very well signposted.
A stop at the Wasserberghaus with a MEGA view of the Drei Kaiserberge.
Then a little further and then it's back …

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June 8, 2023,Schurwald @ Stauferland - Löwenpfad-Orchideenpfad-Kräuter_ Küchenschelle und Wacholderheiden

The lion path "Orchid Path" in Reichenbach im Täle is particularly suitable for nature lovers. The Wasserberg-Haarberg nature reserve offers a wealth of rare plants and animal species that can be admired along the way. A special highlight is the panoramic view from the summit of the Haarberg over the Obere Filstal. A visit to the Wasserberghaus with excellent Swabian …

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June 13, 2023,Gipfelkreuz Haarberg – Wanderweg Runde von Reichenbach im Täle

A lion path for the 400th time. Great views along the way Ideal summer tour Narrow paths in the shade, unfortunately komoot didn't have its best day today, turned off the GPS four times 🤬 luckily the lion paths are well signposted 🌞😉

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March 19, 2025,Frühlingserwachen auf dem Orchideenpfad

I'm a spring fan. When nature awakens—no, explodes, so to speak—I want to get out. My desk, and especially the work on it, aren't going anywhere.

In the Haarberg-Wasserberg nature reserve, the pasque flowers are now in the spotlight, before the orchids steal the show. It's wonderful how the plush blossoms stretch toward the sun. Violets and liverworts join them—a …

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May 24, 2026,Orchideen- und Löwenpfad - Runde von Reichenbach im Täle 24.05.2026

Our hike today took us to the Alb to Reichenbach im Täle. We started at the free hiking parking lot Hexensattel. From there, we went over the Orchid Trail with beautiful flora and distant views, in the sun and in the shade, to the summit of Haagberg and continued over meadows and forest to the Wasserberghütte.
From there, down stairs …

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May 30, 2026,Löwenpfade Orchideenpfad

Seen at @🌼 verdreht 🌼, thanks for sharing. Recommended for lovers of blooming meadows and small insects. Includes wonderful views and a nice stop for refreshment.

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June 4, 2026,Orchideenpfad (Löwenpfad) modifiziert

Today we walked the Orchideenpfad again with 🐶🐾🐾 to discover the later blooming beauties. We were early and therefore had the path to ourselves for a long time 😉
Discovered many orchids and other special plants - beautiful!
Unfortunately, today again I noticed the lack of care for the juniper heaths/poor meadows with resulting overgrowth...

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June 9, 2023,„Orchideenpfad“+Wacholderheide-Löwenpfade um Göppingen

Orchids again; probably the last. Yew magnificent varied hike.
In between, stopped in the beautiful beer garden of the Albverein 👌

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March 25, 2021

They bloom in all imaginable colors: dark wine red, soft vanilla yellow and delicate purple adorn the flowers of the orchids that bloom along the approximately ten kilometer long lion's path. The tour takes you into the Wasserberg-Haarberg nature reserve and is an insider tip, especially for nature lovers

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Löwenpfad 'Orchideenpfad' (Orchid trail)

View over the valley from the Haarberg Juniper Heaths

Wild Orchids and Rare Flowers on Haarberg

Wasserberghaus

View of the Drei Kaiserberge

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