Katzenbachtal – Tree Gate loop from Baltmannsweiler

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Baltmannsweiler

Katzenbachtal – Tree Gate loop from Baltmannsweiler

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Katzenbachtal – Tree Gate loop from Baltmannsweiler

01:34

5.49km

120m

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: August 10, 2026

Tips

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Mittlerer Schurwald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

Eitisbach Stream

Highlight (Segment) • River

It goes without saying that you need high, waterproof mountain boots here! 😎

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2.69 km

Confluence of Eitisbach and Reichenbach

Highlight • River

3.01 km

Katzenbachtal

Highlight • Gorge

A beautiful valley with beautiful paths.

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3.46 km

Stream Crossing on the Trail to Holderstein

Highlight • Trail

Through an open stream, a Wegfurt goes up the steep path to Hohengehren. Easy to walk on with little water.

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3.73 km

Tree Gate

Highlight • Natural Monument

The path leads impressively between two large, thick trees.

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3.77 km

Holderstein Rock Formation and Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Somewhat hard to reach and sometimes quite slippery.

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5.05 km

St. Cyriakus Church Hohengehren

Highlight • Religious Site

The Protestant Church of St. Cyriakus in Hohengehren has a rich history dating back to the High Middle Ages. Originally conceived as a fortified church, the mighty tower and the …

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

1.42 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

2.24 km

1.38 km

742 m

602 m

521 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

15°C

3°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

August 3, 2025,Aussicht trifft Wasserfall – Schurwald-Tour in Hohengehren

A varied little hike in the Schurwald forest: beautiful views, a mini-adventure in the stream, the Holderstein with its pretty waterfall, and a hike through an orchard meadow. A "Albschtoi" (a kind of animal) also found its way here. A cool project by the UNESCO Global Geopark Swabian Alb and students from the Geopark schools. Find the location on my …

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