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Schäferweg (Shepherd’s Path)

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Schäferweg (Shepherd’s Path)

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4.7

(105)

354

hikers

Schäferweg (Shepherd’s Path)

05:30

20.4km

260m

Hiking

Let yourself be enchanted by a fascinating hike through the Nördlinger Ries (Donauries) on the Schäferweg. This path takes you to some of the most impressive parts of the region, including the impressive Ofnet caves. These caves are a real highlight and not only provide an inspiring backdrop, but also…

by Ferienland DONAURIES

Last updated: October 25, 2024

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Ofnethöhlen bei Holheim

Riegelberg

Geopark Ries

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978 m

Marienhöhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Before the 19th century, the gallows of the free imperial city of Nördlingen stood on this hill. From 1834 the height was transformed into a local recreation area. Maximilian of …

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Lindle Quarry (Geopark Ries)

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For this trip, it's best to bring a geologist's hammer with you to "beat" flint and flint stones. But please do not forget goggles. The best time is from March …

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12.2 km

View of the Ofnet Caves

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view from the forest path.

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13.2 km

Roman Villa Rustica Maienbachtal

Highlight • Historical Site

Small Roman estate, which was uncovered in the years 1975 to 1981.

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20.4 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

1.48 km

818 m

536 m

511 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

5.79 km

3.50 km

2.27 km

1.60 km

565 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

29°C

18°C

87 %

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Comments

August 5, 2024,Schäferweg im Geopark Ries bei Nördlingen

Beautiful hike through the Nördlinger Ries, very varied, with highlights worth seeing such as the Ofnet caves, the excavation site of the Roman estate, the witches' rock ... From many places you have a wonderful, wide view over the Ries. I can imagine that this circular hiking trail has its own special charm in every season. Important to know: Please …

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November 28, 2022,Unterwegs auf dem Schäferweg (Nördlingen)

While the Albverein made this area unsafe on November 6th, 2022, we couldn't take part. So... we made up for it today...
We hope Roland & Liane find (five, on purpose) hidden deviations from the original round 😉

In the "haze" of visibility we started our round. The sun hid behind the thicket of clouds. The temperatures were a bit …

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July 2, 2022,Schäferweg von Nördlingen- Geopark Ries

Wonderful, varied circular hiking trail with a stop for refreshments. Maybe not for very hot days because a large part of the route is in the sun.

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November 6, 2022,Schäferweg Nördlingen

Luckily the November weather was dry and no rain. Today we hiked the Schäferweg Nördlingen with 19.5 kilometers. Very varied paths Asphalt, gravel, meadow paths everything is offered by the circular hike. The altitude difference is manageable and easy for experienced hikers. Finally, we went to stop at our starting point in the "Alte Bürg" inn, very highly recommended, super …

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October 3, 2025,Schäferweg🐏🐑 im Ries

The weather forecast promised uninterrupted sunshine, especially in the east. So we drove to the Ries region – there, autumn is often quite foggy. The "Shepherd's Trail" had been on my wish list for a while, and today it finally worked out. Highlights along the route include, of course, the Ofnet Caves, the Riegelberg, the Adlersberg, the Geopark Linden Tree …

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October 17, 2021,Nördlingen Geopark Ries ☄Schäferweg Ofnethöhlen🧭🍁

Wonderful autumn tour in the beautiful Donau-Ries. From the parking lot at the Marienhöhe outdoor pool in Nördlingen, we reach the Adlersberg via the Witches Rock. Along the way we repeatedly encounter geological features of the Ries meteorite crater and are informed on event boards about the geology, settlement histories and the heathland landscape typical of Ries. From Geotope Lindle …

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September 21, 2024,Mit drei Hüte-Hunden auf dem Schäferweg

Once a year it has to be the Ofnet Caves. And with three herding professionals (two Aussies and a Border mix) we had no choice but to take the Shepherd's Trail. 🐶🙂
As complete as possible, but still doable for everyone.
So we saved ourselves the detour to the Bürg. But since we got lost quite a bit at the …

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January 11, 2025,3|25 ~ Nicht immer auf dem "Schäferweg"(Ries), aber meistens 😅☁️⛅️

We didn't always follow the original Shepherd's Path!
At around 5.5 km we took a shortcut (off-grid)!
We included the Albuch in the tour, the Shepherd's Path doesn't go there.
Towards the end of the tour at Ederheim (after around 18.4 km off-grid) the path ended in front of a fenced pasture, the black path in the Komoot map doesn't …

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August 16, 2023

Let yourself be enchanted by a fascinating hike through the Nördlinger Ries (Donauries) on the Schäferweg. This path takes you to some of the most impressive parts of the region, including the impressive Ofnet caves. These caves are a real highlight and not only provide an inspiring backdrop, but also

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Marienhöhe

Lindle Quarry (Geopark Ries)

View of the Ofnet Caves

Roman Villa Rustica Maienbachtal

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