Blautopf
Blaubeuren, Germany
A karst spring of startling blue, the outflow of a vast cave system beneath the Swabian Alb. Park in town and walk a few minutes; the colour is strongest in sunshine.
- Nearest town
- Blaubeuren, Germany
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 48.4166, 9.7851
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Campingplatz HeidehofCampsite7 km from BlautopfTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Ulmer Paddler e.V. ZeltwieseCampsite15 km from BlautopfTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Wohnmobilstellplatz EhingenMotorhome stopover16 km from Blautopf · 12 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-FiFree
- Alb-CampingCampsite17 km from Blautopf · 900 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Hofgut HopfenburgCampsite21 km from BlautopfTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Biolandhof WalterCampsite22 km from BlautopfTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Blautopf?
Blautopf is in Blaubeuren, Germany, at GPS 48.4166, 9.7851. It is about 6 km from Schelklingen.
Can you camp near Blautopf?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wohnmobilstellplatz Blaubeuren, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 31 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Blautopf?
Blautopf is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Swabian Alb: castles, springs and the Danube.
What is there to see near Blautopf?
Places worth a stop nearby: Uracher Wasserfall (32 km), Lichtenstein Castle (39 km), Hohenzollern Castle (61 km) and Dinkelsbühl (83 km).
When is the best time to visit Blautopf?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)