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Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten – Hirschental Valley loop from Altheim (Alb)

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Alb-Donau-Kreis

Altheim (Alb)

Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten – Hirschental Valley loop from Altheim (Alb)

Moderate

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Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten – Hirschental Valley loop from Altheim (Alb)

03:16

11.7km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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3.19 km

Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten

Highlight • Lake

The two Egleen lakes are slightly elevated on the edge of the small village Gerstetten. In the shade of the big and old trees, you can really relax from your hike and enjoy the view of the Swabian Alb.

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3.22 km

UMoSSA Mosaic Sculptures at Eglensee

Highlight • Monument

UMoSSA - stands for Urwelt Mosaic Sculpture Trail Swabian Alb - at Eglensee on the left is the wave of the primeval sea and on the right is the primeval fish, guardian of ancient knowledge.

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5.15 km

SC-Gerstetten cross-country skiing hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hut is on the Albschäferweg. You can start your hike from here, there are enough parking spaces.

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6.87 km

Zähringen ski lift (out of service)

Highlight • Structure

Ski lift now out of service

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7.68 km

Maria Magdalena Church Zähringen

Highlight • Religious Site

8.44 km

Sühnekreuz near Zähringen

Highlight • Monument

According to legend, two shepherds stabbed each other in the argument over a girl.
The Atonement Cross is said to date from the 15th and 16th centuries. Century.

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8.81 km

Hirschental Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

A beautiful forest and meadow valley. The purest pleasure tour, especially in autumn.

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11.6 km

Former Hirschental Ski Lift

Highlight • Structure

The lift house is in good condition. Opposite is the relatively steep ski slope of Altheim/Alb. Before climate change, you could do winter sports here. There is also a large parking lot for hikers.

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.05 km

3.61 km

649 m

337 m

Surfaces

7.44 km

1.73 km

1.12 km

1.00 km

327 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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Comments

March 1, 2023,Berg und Tal

It was the turn of the round "mountains and valleys" this morning. Comfortable tour among friends and definitely worth seeing!! Lots of area!
Insider tip: make an additional detour to the Bühler butcher in Altheim

The tour can also be found on the website of the municipality of Altheim:
altheim-alb.de/freizeit/altheimer-wandertouren/tour-4-berg-und-tal

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February 20, 2022,Berg 〽️ Tal (Eglensee🐊 - Gassental - Skilift ⛷Zähringen - Altheim (Alb) ⛰ - Hirschental - Hungerbrunnental- Gerstetten)

Before the next storm low "Antonia" 🌬 comes, shot a morning lap. I saw the tour at Alexander's yesterday and thought 💬 this morning "I'll do it while it's still quiet"💤. Thank you 🙏, you Alexander for sharing. I hiked the original route "Berg und Tal 〽️" and of course I also planned the Eglensee🐊💦. The entire route is excellently …

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Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten – Hirschental Valley loop from Altheim (Alb)

Eglensee Pond, Gerstetten

UMoSSA Mosaic Sculptures at Eglensee

SC-Gerstetten cross-country skiing hut

Zähringen ski lift (out of service)

Maria Magdalena Church Zähringen

Sühnekreuz near Zähringen

Hirschental Valley

Former Hirschental Ski Lift

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