In the heart of the Seven Valleys city Bad Herrenalb, We begin at the town hall square (tourist information). with our promising “dream tour” Through the arched gateway onto Klosterstraße. Nature lovers will find this circular hike particularly rewarding.

We follow the signs for "Große Runde" (Large Loop) , in between the marker signs with the blue and yellow diamond serve as waymarkers.

Passing through the archway next to the tourist information office, we reach the ruins of the Cistercian monastery with its remarkable pine tree atop the entrance arch. The path then leads us past the monastery barn to the spring discovery trail.

Here we follow the blue diamond marker on the Albtalweg trail . This forest path leads us to the Albtal hunting lodge , where we turn right towards the Rißwasenhütte . There, we follow the signs for " Einstieg Großes Loch " (Entrance to the Great Hole) until we reach the Große Loch (Great Hole). The Große Loch is a natural, unspoiled forest gorge that formed approximately 200 million years ago and is now a natural monument. From here, we ascend to the Teufelsmühle (Devil's Mill) , where we can take a longer break and enjoy the magnificent view.

Now we continue towards Stone bench and Hahnenfalzhütte. The Following the path of the brother We will reach via Axtloh into the Upper Gaistal, where in Ski lodge Talwiesenschänke also a refreshment possibility exists. Here we turn left. Towards valley meadow and continue until the Hirschwinkelhütte. Over the shady spot located in the forest Schanzweg We return to Bad Herrenalb.

With a length of approximately 15,5 km, this tour is ideal for demanding hikers who value natural paths, varied landscapes and the inclusion of natural attractions.