The scenic valley tour begins at the Blautopf in Blaubeuren, the most beautiful karst spring in Germany. You cycle leisurely through the Blautal valley to Blaustein and then branch off into the Kleine Lautertal valley.
In Lautern the challenging part of the tour begins and it goes steadily uphill to Berghülen, Laichingen and Heroldstatt. After this exertion we are rewarded with the wonderful descent through the gorge-like Tiefental, on the slope of which the Sontheim Cave opens up. Finally, we return to Blaubeuren via the Achtal valley.
Train connections in Blaubeuren, Gerhausen and Herrlingen.
Author's recommendation
Karst spring Blautopf in Blaubeuren.
Small Lauter Valley with spring pot in Blaustein-Lautern.
Laichingen Deep Cave and Sontheim Cave...
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and a jacket/sweater are recommended for visits to the Laichingen Deep Cave and the Sontheim Cave.
