DonauWelle: Alter Schäferweg – Im Tal der Lippach

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DonauWelle: Alter Schäferweg – Im Tal der Lippach

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DonauWelle: Alter Schäferweg – Im Tal der Lippach

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13.3km

330m

Hiking

This nearly 13-kilometer hike takes you along the Old Shepherd's Path through a side valley of the Danube. Several springs and fountains are bubbling in the area, which makes the otherwise barren landscape wonderfully fertile. In the past, the shepherds used the springs as a drinking stop for their flocks…

by Donaubergland

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Waypoints

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3.14 km

Grauental Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

with a drinks station, selection was very small, probably already sold out!

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5.66 km

Way of the Cross to the Alter Berg Chapel

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

Small Stations of the Cross on the way up to the small chapel. Every few meters there is a cross with a carved image.

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6.07 km

Josefskapelle on the Alten Berg

Highlight • Religious Site

The Josefskapelle stands on the highest point of the nature reserve "Alter Berg". The secret landmark of the Heuberg was built in 1907/08 and offers a unique 360-degree panorama.

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12.4 km

Lippach Mill

Highlight • Restaurant

The visit is mandatory, friendly staff + delicious food

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

4.33 km

1.03 km

962 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

3.84 km

1.93 km

1.24 km

233 m

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

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Comments

November 6, 2022,Alter Schäferweg – Wandern auf den DonauWellen

When I dived into the fog towards the Danube valley this morning, I had doubts about the plan to walk the PWW Alter Schäferweg today. But they were unfounded, because the fog soon cleared and I was able to hike through the woods and over the juniper heaths in the sunshine.
The Alter Schäferweg is not the most spectacular path …

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August 14, 2023,DonauWellen: Alter Schäferweg ab Mahlstetten

I started at the hiking car park just above the mill, where I stopped at the end.

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August 4, 2024,„Gewrefähcs retla“ oder geht das auch rückwärts?

We have done this route many times before. And we have noticed again: You ALWAYS forget the many meters of altitude. And overall it is simply one of the most beautiful routes we have done. Varied, challenging, versatile, with great views and peppered with sights. And on the high Alb and with the deep valleys it is always very pleasant, …

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July 29, 2024,Alter Schäferweg (Donauwelle) - Tour ab P Lippachmühle, Mahlstetten 29.07.24

Drive to Mahlstetten Lippachmühle by car. From the WP we walked the "Alten Schäferweg", a hiking trail of the Donauwellen.

Wonderful weather, with a light breeze on open ground made the 27/28 degrees bearable.

My personal highlight was the beautiful "mourning cloak", of which I was able to admire two examples,

deutschlands-natur.de/tierarten/tagfalter/trauermantel

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March 5, 2022,Kalt und knackig: Alter Schäferweg Anfang März

That's an ugly hike... 😜

We're just saying that we have such a nice rest like today, with 2 degrees in the sun. At the beginning of March. 🙄
Pure sun and hardly anyone out and about.😎

But to be honest, we've gotten around... and today we occasionally had the feeling that we were experiencing the most beautiful hike in …

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July 10, 2022,Im Reich der Schmetterlinge - Alter Schäferweg im Juli

We promised we'll be back. And here we are. Earlier than expected. And still second gear: It's one of the most beautiful laps we know. It could hardly be more varied. Even if it cannot come up with any outstanding sights in the true sense. And he's just wonderfully demanding. And halfway there is a restaurant that is worth a …

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June 11, 2022,🇩🇪 Alter Schäferweg – Wandern auf den DonauWellen

If the sun isn't too hot or you're less sensitive to heat, this is a nice tour to do. Especially on the first half of the route there are many fountains and springs to cool down. In particular, the drinks provided from the "Grauentalquelle" organic refrigerator were a pleasant surprise. Directly at the source there is a barbecue area with …

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March 4, 2023,Alter Schäferweg mit Schafen | Das man DAS auch immer vergisst!

Old shepherd path with sheep | That one always forgets THAT!

You can always do it again, right? Let's see what has happened along the route? What for the sunny afternoon? Just now.

sure. Even the third time: Such varied landscapes and views. Quiet and fabulous nature. She still inspires. Even if you've already seen some. The group still …

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August 24, 2019

This nearly 13-kilometer hike takes you along the Old Shepherd's Path through a side valley of the Danube. Several springs and fountains are bubbling in the area, which makes the otherwise barren landscape wonderfully fertile. In the past, the shepherds used the springs as a drinking stop for their flocks

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