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Viewpoint Viewpoint · Swabian Alb · 674 m open today

Kahlenstein

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    Kahlenstein viewpoint
    Photo: Stefan Kuhn Photography, CC BY-ND, TMBW
Striking rock massif on the Albtrauf near Bad Überkingen with a viewpoint and cave entrance. A popular destination with far-reaching views over the Filstal valley and the Alb plateau.
To the east of Bad Überkingen, the Kahlenstein rises as a massif of mass limestone visible from afar at an altitude of around 675 meters. The two striking rocky outcrops on the Albtrauf clearly rise above the surrounding forest and impressively characterize the landscape.

The Heideweg trail leads from Bad Überkingen up to the Kahlenstein and on to the Alb plateau. Along the way, there are always sweeping views of the Filstal valley and the surrounding mountain ranges of the Swabian Alb. There is a brick viewing platform with a bench on one of the rocky outcrops - an ideal place for a panoramic break.

The entrance to the 150-metre-long Kahlenstein Cave is located just below the eaves line at a height of around 660 meters. It is closed all year round for nature conservation reasons. A brick platform with benches in front of the cave entrance is a reminder of the "cave lovers".

The biotope is characterized by diverse structures: sunny rock faces, shaded and moss-rich areas as well as specialized plants such as mountain leek on the under-sunny flanks. With rock face heights of up to 25 meters, the Kahlenstein combines impressive geology, species-rich nature and panoramic hiking experiences.

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Coordinates

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48.601243, 9.808094
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48°36'04.5"N 9°48'29.1"E
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32U 559576 5383444
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Kahlenstein


Kahlenstein
73337 Bad Überkingen
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