Hiking trail • One way tour

Albtraufgänger (Stage 6) Trauf-Idyll

Medium

5:15 h

16.38 km

603 m

705 m

The 6th day's stage leads from the Hiltenburg in Bad Ditzenbach back to Wiesensteig. The Albtraufgänger consists of a total of 113 kilometers and 6 daily stages.

This stage impresses with the Hiltenburg castle ruins, the Kreuzkapelle on the Leimberg and the "Kreuzweg" in Wiesensteig.

Occupancy

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Parking

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Public transport

Show stops

Tour details

Best time of year

Duration

5:15 h

Distance

16.38 km

Ascent

603 m

Descent

705 m

Highest point

739 m

Lowest point

521 m

Condition

Technique

Landscape

Experience

Specifics of the tour

Scenic / Cultural highlihts

Path condition

62 % Nature trail

13 % Asphalt

23 % Gravel path

0 % Other

Tour signs

Description

Explore the unique Albtrauf Region with its magnificent landscapes. Juniper heathlands, meadows of orchids and striking cliffs give the Swabian Albtrauf its extraordinary beauty. Discover splendid hill tops, valleys and health-enhancing springs. Pass through small villages and get to know Swabian history, art and traditional foods at their finest. The Albtraufgänger Route offers you the opportunity to experience the region’s outstanding diversity and provides you with a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure.

Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.

Weberstraße 7

73084 Salach

Tel. 07162 70414-20

E-Mail: info@mein-albtrauf.de

www.mein-albtrauf.de

Author's recommendation

worth seeing:

Hiltenburg castle ruins, Bad Ditzenbach
Vinzenz Therme, Bad Ditzenbach
Kräuterhaus and Garden Sanct Bernhard, Bad Ditzenbach
Natur-Genuss-Mühle (Nature Enjoyment Mill), Bad Ditzenbach-Gosbach
Cross Chapel Gosbach
Wiesensteig Castle

Directions

The trails starts at the impressive ruin Hiltenburg which was once in the ownership of the Helfensteiner noble families. From here the trail goes downwards along the Hiltental further on to the small village Gosbach. Following the steap path up to the Leimberg, you will be rewarded with a breath-taking panorama view of the romantic Kreuzkapelle across the upper Filstal.

Through idyllic wooden valleys the trail leads you to the village Mühlhausen im Täle, located in the centre of the beautiful Goißatäle (lit. “goats valley”). The valley´s name goes back to a time when lots of families kept goats for milk, cheese and goatskin rugs. Letting Hotel Höhenblick behind, the Albtraufgänger proceeds in small turns through the forest, crossing the Buchsteige with fascinating juniper heathlands and amazing views towards the emerging Filstalbridge, until it leads you back to Wiesensteig.

The last part of the trail passes Wiesensteig castle and continues along the Schlagfels and the Sommerberg and subsequently further down the Wiesensteiger way of the cross.

Equipment

sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing

Safety information

The climbs require a head for heights, a good level of fitness and sure-footedness, especially when it is wet.

More information

Respectful cooperation in the district of Göppingen.

Code of Conduct:

Please respect path-blockings and quiet zones.
Please do not leave any rubbish, animal excrements, … e.g.
Please act foresightful and considerate. Adapt your behaviour to the current situation. Safety comes first.
Please respect other hikers.
Please be considerate of animals and nature
Please plan your trips ahead. Plan your trips during daytime and try to avoid dawn and dusk.
Please consider entry bans of agricultural areas during vegetation period.
Please stay on marked paths and avoid forest borders so wildlife can get used to humans.

by Landkreis Göppingen

Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf · CC BY-NC-ND

Albtraufgänger (Stage 6) *Trauf-Idyll*