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 “Felsenrunde” in Bad Überkingen has been certified by the German Hiking Association. The trail comprises 13.3 kilometres. The tour starts underneath the conservation area “Hausener Wand” and leads to a meandering path through a dense beech forest, ascending to the Alb plateau. Once up there you will reach the observation point “Jungfraufelsen” with a fantastic view of the Fils valley. The path to Hausener Eck follows along the Trauf rims. Extremely courageous people can enjoy a legendary view from those cliffs. Climbing abilities and being free from giddiness are requirements up there!
Shortly after you will reach the highest point of the trail (751 metres), from where you will be able to see to the alps in good weather. Passing the village Oberböhringen with its several restaurants and along the golf course heading to Ramsfels, a rock with a dreamy view of the three Emperor-Mountains.
Following this you will be led downwards to the Schutzhütte at the “Dreimännersitz” with a view of the town Geislingen an der Steige. Passing the Schiller Temple, the path leads through orchards and juniper heaths back to Bad Überkingen.
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Author's recommendation
Views:
Especially delightful views can be enjoyed from the observation point Jungfraufels, at the Hausener Fels, at the highest point of the tour “Sandgrube” and at Dreimännersitz. You are frequently passing amazing rock formations and juniper heaths.
Recovery tips:
Relaxation for stressed hiking calves is available in the thermal baths in Überkingen with a "Dead Sea salt grotto". Bad Überking's thermal water has a high mineral and carbonic acid content and is known for its excellent quality. Enjoy naturally bubbling medicinal water with a pleasant warmth of 35 to 36 degrees, the revitalizing sauna and bathing experience with a beautifully designed sunbathing area and outdoor pool with sun terrace, the sauna area with steam bath and sunbathing lawn and the "Bistro".
Directions
The tour starts underneath the conservation area “Hausener Wand” and leads to a meandering path through a dense beech forest, ascending to the Alb plateau. Once up there you will reach the observation point “Jungfraufelsen” with a fantastic view of the Fils valley. The path to Hausener Eck follows along the Trauf rims. Extremely courageous people can enjoy a legendary view from those cliffs. Climbing abilities and being free from giddiness are requirements up there!
Shortly after you will reach the highest point of the trail (751 metres), from where you will be able to see to the alps in good weather. Passing the village Oberböhringen with its several restaurants and along the golf course heading to Ramsfels, a rock with a dreamy view of the three Emperor-Mountains.
Following this you will be led downwards to the Schutzhütte at the “Dreimännersitz” with a view of the town Geislingen an der Steige. Passing the Schiller Temple, the path leads through orchards and juniper heaths back to Bad Überkingen.
The hike is especially recommended during spring with its blooming meadow orchards or during autumn with its colourful mixed woodland.
Equipment
Non-slip footwear is recommended.
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.
