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Gebrüder-Thumb Path

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    This circular route leads through nature from the Schönenberg pilgrimage church to Eigenzell and back.
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    Distance 6.7 km
    1:45 h
    83 m
    83 m
    541 m
    459 m
    This circular hiking route starts at the well-known Schönenberg pilgrimage church. You pass through the forest and pass the Eigenzell shooting range. Across wide meadows and through shady forests, you follow the path to Eigenzell. On the left, you can see the Sebastian Chapel before passing through the idyllic village. Along the edge of the forest, the route then leads back to the starting point. Various crosses and a wayside shrine stand along the Gebrüder-Thumb path.
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    459 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 91.32%Road 8.67%
    Forested/wild trail
    6.1 km
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    578 m
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    Roadbook

    This route starts behind the Schönenberg pilgrimage church. Here you enter the forest to the left and after a few meters take the first turning to the right. Upon reaching the forest edge, the path leads right to the Eigenzell shooting range. The circular hiking route now continues straight ahead to Eigenzell. At the end of the street, turn right and cross Eigenzell along Hornbergstraße. At the edge of the village, walk to the right and at the next turning to the left toward the forest edge. Along the forest edge, the path leads back to the Schönenberg pilgrimage church.
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    Public transport

    Take the train to Ellwangen station. From the central bus station (in front of the station), you can take line 7867 to the Ellwangen-Schönenberg stop. Cross the street and follow the footpath until you reach Schönenberg street. Then follow the street to the left to the start of the route at the Schönenberg pilgrimage church.

    Directions

    From Aalen: Follow the B290 to Ellwangen, drive through the town on the B290, cross the Jagst, and follow the signs to the left toward the hospital. Follow the road through the two tunnels and continue out of Ellwangen. At the first traffic light outside Ellwangen, turn left. Follow the road to Schönenberg, turn right into the village, and follow the signs to the Schönenberg parking lot.

    From Crailsheim: Follow the B290 to Ellwangen and continue to the first traffic light in Ellwangen. Turn right here and follow the road through the two tunnels and continue out of Ellwangen. At the first traffic light outside Ellwangen, turn left. Follow the road to Schönenberg, turn right into the village, and follow the signs to the Schönenberg parking lot.

    From the A7: Follow the L1060 toward Ellwangen, continue straight at the roundabout, and turn right at the traffic light intersection. Follow the road to Schönenberg, turn right into the village, and follow the signs to the Schönenberg parking lot.

    Parking

    You can park your vehicle for free at the Schönenberg parking lot.

    Coordinates

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    48.972471, 10.145659
    DMS
    48°58'20.9"N 10°08'44.4"E
    UTM
    32U 583841 5425027
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.7 km
    Duration
    1:45 h
    Ascent
    83 m
    Descent
    83 m
    Highest point
    541 m
    Lowest point
    459 m
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