Zaininger Pond – Geopark Swabian Jura loop from Heroldstatt

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Zaininger Pond – Geopark Swabian Jura loop from Heroldstatt

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Zaininger Pond – Geopark Swabian Jura loop from Heroldstatt

01:59

32.8km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine

Highlight • Monument

Impressive construction.
The wind turbine with a vertical axis of rotation
(Type Darrieus) also called whisk was built as a prototype.
The size is impressive, the rotor is 15 meters …

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1.98 km

Darrieus Wind Turbine Test Site

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A former wind turbine (test facility) with a so-called Darrieus rotor with a vertical axis of rotation.

In 1989, this two-wing facility was built by the Dornier works and the …

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10.4 km

Sterngucker-Platz Zainigen

Viewpoint

12.3 km

Zaininger Pond

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Also very nice to look at in winter!

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12.3 km

Sheep grazing in the Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Where no lawnmower can go, they go!

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17.6 km

Geopark Swabian Jura

Highlight • Natural Monument

Swabian Alb, absolutely a cycling paradise

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19.7 km

Resting Bench in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Highlight • Rest Area

After the climb (no matter which side) a perfect place to enjoy the tranquility.

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25.8 km

Feldstetter Schranke Parking Area

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Entrance to the old military training area Münsingen, from here only drive or hike on marked paths 💥Be careful, danger to life 💥

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32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

9.10 km

6.12 km

2.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

3.29 km

1.92 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

8°C

2°C

44 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

November 21, 2021,Gruseltour.....

Oh man, am I glad to have arrived again.
After the day was so beautiful today, I thought I will use it again ... who could have guessed that this would end in the fog of horror. I didn’t even dare to stop for a photo and I thought I’d trampled a new personal record out of sheer fear.

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