Sunken lane on the Albtrauf – Stone Steps by the Waterfall loop from Autal

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Sunken lane on the Albtrauf – Stone Steps by the Waterfall loop from Autal

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Sunken lane on the Albtrauf – Stone Steps by the Waterfall loop from Autal

02:40

8.91km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Autal

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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476 m

Brunnensteig Trail

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Entry into the Brunnensteig, which leads to the Brunnensteighöhle and the Autalwasserfälle.
Caution: very slippery in autumn and winter in damp weather!

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975 m

View of Bad Überkingen and the Upper Filstal Valley

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Great view of the valley from the bench.

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1.58 km

Sunken lane on the Albtrauf

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Here the Boller Steige leads past and digs through the rock.

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2.46 km

View of Bad Überkingen from the Albtrauf

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Small paths lead from the hiking trail to the rocky outcrops. From here you have the best view.

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3.50 km

View of Upper Filstal and Bad Überkingen

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Beautiful resting place where you can linger for hours (if no one else comes by) ...

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4.88 km

Moss-Covered Tufa Rocks and Springs

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The tufa sinter terraces are almost completely covered with moss. The water drips off at the front and then flows under the path down the valley.

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7.81 km

Stone Steps by the Waterfall

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Beautiful natural stone staircase next to the waterfall helps with the ascent to the Brunnensteig cave.

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7.90 km

Brunnensteighöhle

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Take a flashlight with you and depending on the water level, go in a bit. quaint

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8.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

3.87 km

686 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.52 km

1.73 km

512 m

282 m

137 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

3°C

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Comments

February 17, 2024,Märzenbecherblüte im Autal

An annual dream in white between Türkheim and Aufhausen. This year a particularly large number seem to be blooming at once. Or are there more overall? The mild temperatures also attract the fire salamanders outside, whether crawling in the leaves or swimming in the water.

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September 26, 2022,Von Aufhausen zu den Tufffelsen und am Brunnensteig wieder hoch🥾

Arrived home just in time before the rain. 🙂

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May 1, 2022,Von Aufhausen nach Türkheim am Albtrauf entlang

Today we made a very nice and quiet tour along the Albtrauf. The morning dew was still glistening on the meadow when we started hiking in Aufhausen. The path led us over hill and dale at the Albtrauf ridge, past beautiful vantage points. Not much can be seen of the former castle ruins in Bühringen, but the view is fantastically …

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October 3, 2023,Linsen mit Spätzle

After the gluttony😋 at the lentil festival in Reichenbach, a little round of digestion in the surrounding area was necessary🤗
Tuff rocks and Brunnensteig cave. The Autal waterfalls with little water and difficult to access due to fallen trees🙄
Back in time before the downpour.

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May 1, 2022,Am Albtrauf über Bad Überkingen - Ruine Bühringen und Autal😎🦔

Today we hiked a little further away from home. The Autal and the waterfalls are really beautiful and the steep climb is worth it.😊

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February 28, 2022,Bad Überkingen - Autal Wasserfälle mit Märzenbecher - Aufhausen - Türkheim

Always an experience: March cups wherever you look. It is also worth hiking the big tour via Aufhausen and Türkheim. Great views and beautiful nature trails.

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