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Steinheim am Albuch

Welcome to Steinheim am Albuch, a charming destination in the district of Heidenheim. This Travel Guide gives you valuable tips and information for your visit.
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Long-Distance Hiking · Swabian Alb
Albschäferweg - 5th stage: Steinheim to Zang
Toprecommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 15.5 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 286 m
Descent 166 m

You will learn why the path is called "Albschäferweg" at the Schafhof in Steinheim. About 600 Merino sheep live here. In the Wental, there are ...

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from Sabine Weber,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Long-Distance Hiking · Swabian Alb
Albschäferweg - 6th stage: Zang to Heidenheim
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.7 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 176 m
Descent 272 m

From the ski jump to the lake, from the Ostalb height into the Brenz valley - variety is guaranteed. A round of water treading in the fresh spring ...

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from Sabine Weber,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Bike Riding · Bayerisch-Schwaben
Geopark Ries: cycle path "From Crater to Crater"
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 186.7 km
Duration 13:15 h
Ascent 1,364 m
Descent 1,364 m

The Geopark Ries cycle path "From Crater to Crater" connects the nature of the eastern Swabian Alb with that of the Nördlinger Ries as well as the ...

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from UNESCO Global Geopark Ries,   Geopark Ries e.V.
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Albshepherd time trail: Meteor crater circular hiking route
Toprecommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 20.4 km
Duration 5:40 h
Ascent 426 m
Descent 426 m

On the meteor crater circular hiking route, we follow the traces of primal force. At the edge of the crater basin, we learn a lot of interesting ...

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Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
KliffTour - from the Brenz valley onto the Gerstetten Alb
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 36.7 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 287 m
Descent 287 m

The KliffTour leads through the Caribbean of prehistoric times. The forces of the primeval seas and other eras of Earth's history have left an ...

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from Siegward Schottky und Monika Suckut,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Bike Riding · Swabian Alb
Crater to Crater Cycle Path - from Steinheim Basin to Nördlinger Ries
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 130.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,232 m
Descent 1,210 m

Result of a disaster 14.5 million years ago: A meteorite impact created the well-known "Steinheim Basin", the best-preserved impact crater with a ...

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from Siegward Schottky,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Long-Distance Hiking · Swabian Alb
Albschäferweg - Hiking on the Swabian Alb
Toprecommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 157 km
Duration 40:45 h
Ascent 2,103 m
Descent 2,103 m

The approximately 158-kilometer-long and award-winning circular hiking trail follows the paths of shepherds through typical landscapes of the ...

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Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Wental circular route Bibersohl
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.4 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 28 m
Descent 40 m

Family circular hike to the lonely forester's house at Bibersohl.

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from Sabine Weber,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Mauertal loop in Söhnstetten
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 86 m
Descent 86 m

Wonderful route across the typical juniper heathlands of the Alb and through the romantic Mauertal.

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from Sabine Weber,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Albschäferweg - Weekend route on the Albuch
Toprecommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 31.7 km
Duration 8:20 h
Ascent 476 m
Descent 476 m

Admire the scenic highlights of the Albuch – the Steinheimer Basin, which formed about 15 million years ago due to a meteorite impact; the Wental, ...

from Sabine Weber,   Heidenheimer Brenzregion
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Geographical location: Steinheim am Albuch is situated on a plateau between the rivers Brenz and Lone in southern Germany. The town is surrounded by picturesque hills and offers impressive views of the Swabian Alb.

Sights: A highlight of the town is the Vogelherd Archaeopark, an open-air museum dedicated to prehistory and early history. Here you can admire prehistoric finds such as mammoth bones or take part in workshops. Another must-see is Steinheim Castle with its baroque gardens and the historic old town with its half-timbered houses.

Cultural Highlights & Events: Steinheim regularly hosts cultural events, including concerts, theatre performances or exhibitions. The traditional festivals such as the town festival parade in summer or the Christmas market in winter are also particularly recommended.

Culinary delights: Swabian cuisine has many fans here - be sure to try Maultaschen or Spätzle! You should also not miss regional specialities such as Zwiebelrostbraten or Kassler with sauerkraut.

Outdoor activities: Whether hiking on the Albsteig trail, cycling through idyllic landscapes or canoeing on the rivers: In Steinheim, outdoor fans get their money's worth. It is especially beautiful in spring when the meadows and fields shine in lush green.

Rainy days: Even when the weather is bad, there is plenty to discover in Steinheim: How about a visit to the Brenztopf, an impressive karst spring, for example? Or take a guided tour of the town's history museum or visit one of the cosy cafés.

Conclusion: Steinheim am Albuch is definitely worth a visit! The combination of historical sights, nature experiences and culinary delights is what makes this town so charming. Whether alone or with family - everyone will find something to their taste here.

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Wental - Gnannental - Hombergkopf - Bibersohl - Wental - Felsenmeer by Wilhelm
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Barthlomä - rocky sea 2015 by Wilhelm
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Circular hike through the Wental with Felsenmeer and the Albuch by Wilhelm
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