Schussenquelle – Schussenried Monastery Gate loop from Bad Schussenried

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Schussenquelle – Schussenried Monastery Gate loop from Bad Schussenried

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Schussenquelle – Schussenried Monastery Gate loop from Bad Schussenried

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7.60km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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949 m

Geotrail Bad Schussenried

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The Schussen is a 59-kilometre-long tributary of Lake Constance and thus a right and northern tributary of the Rhine in the southern part of Baden-Württemberg in Germany.

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1.69 km

Disused Railway Line at Schussenquelle

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The former railway line runs almost directly past the origin of the Schussen.

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1.81 km

Schussenquelle

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Here comes the Schussen, to the source you can get over stones in the Schussen (about 15 m). There is also a rest area with bench and table.

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2.11 km

Viewpoint

5.77 km

Zellersee Swimming Area

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mindful walking/ everyone at their own pace to the next junction

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7.07 km

Schussenried Monastery Gate

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Connects the monastery complex with the center of Bad Schussenried.

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7.20 km

Old Pharmacy

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Probably built in 1670 on the foundations of the local noble castle, which was built in 1180 and almost completely burned down in 1638. The first Premonstratensians moved into it …

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7.40 km

Bad Saulgau Town Hall

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Built by Jakob Emele as a stately barracks for the Reich contingent and remand prison, after secularization it served as an official residence, later a school, from 1837 also a …

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7.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

1.90 km

985 m

506 m

313 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

2.08 km

1.28 km

453 m

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

8°C

2°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 12, 2023,Von Bad Schussenried zur Schussenquelle

Today we went from Bad Schussenried to Lake Zell, then through the Schorrenwald and past the water guardians down to the Schussenquelle.
Then back to Bad Schussenried and stop at the brewery.

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May 1, 2023,Geopfad Schussenried-Schussenquelle-Zeller See-Bierkrugmuseum

For the 1st May hike with friends, we set off on the outskirts of Schussenried in the late morning, equipped with rainproof equipment.
It wasn't spectacular but more beautiful than originally thought.
Laying a path right along the railway line was a good idea.
The Schussenquelle is rather inconspicuous but idyllic.
The Zellerseebad is definitely worth a visit in summer. …

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