Our certified quality Löwenpfad hiking trails take you through our beautiful Swabian landscapes with delightful panoramic views, fascinating nature, and mysterious places. With its sixteen loop trails with distances varying between 3 and 24 kilometres it provides routes for everyone.
The Löwenpfad trail “Ave-Weg” between Deggingen and Bad Ditzenbach has been certified by the German Hiking Association. The route consists of 8.5 kilometres altogether, starting at the pilgrimage church Ave Maria and going alongside the “Franziskuspfad” trail uphill to the Swabian Alb plateau. At the Kilianskreuz you will be rewarded with a splendid view of the Fils valley. The route carries on along steep Trauf rims to the Berneck Inn which is the first place to stop for a bite to eat.
Following that you will pass the Buschel chapel which lays upon the ruins of castle Berneck. The ruin itself doesn’t quite exist anymore, only its earthwalls can estimate its original size. The castle’s old fountain is still preserved although it doesn’t contain water anymore.
Next you will arrive at the “Affenbaum” from where you will have breath-taking views of the pilgrimage church Ave Maria and the Nothern Alb with its Hutewald forest. Then you will be led along the Oberberg rock with further views of “Goißatäle”, before heading back downhill back to the starting point.
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Author's recommendation
- Visit pilgrimage church Ave Maria in Deggingen
- Delicious pies and cakes are served at the Spezerei Café Kräuterhaus Sanct Bernhard and Café Köhler
- The salesrooms of Kräuterhaus Sanct Bernhard are well worth a visit
- For relaxation it is suggested to go to the Vinzenz thermal bath
Directions
The Löwenpfad trail “Ave-Weg” between Deggingen and Bad Ditzenbach has been certified by the German Hiking Club. The route consists of 8,5 kilometres altogether, starting at the pilgrimage church Ave Maria and going alongside the “Franziskuspfad” trail uphill to the Swabian Alb plateau. At the Kilianskreuz you will be rewarded with a splendid view of the Fils valley. The route carries on along steep Trauf rims to Berneck Inn which is the first place to stop for a bite to eat.
Following that you will pass the Buschel chapel which lays upon the ruins of castle Berneck. The ruin itself doesn’t quite exist anymore, only its earthwalls can estimate its original size. The castle’s old fountain is still preserved although it doesn’t contain water anymore.
Next you will arrive at the “Affenbaum” from where you will have breath-taking views of the pilgrimage church Ave Maria and the Nothern Alb with its Hutewald forest. Then you will be led along the Oberbergfels with further views of “Goißatäle”, before heading back downhill back to the starting point.
Equipment
Non-slip shoes are essential.
Safety information
Sure-footedness is an advantage on the narrow paths.
More information
- 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.
