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 14-kilometre-long tour in Wiesensteig starts on the outskirts of the town at the Papiermühle car park and initially takes you up the Autal with its beautiful ravines up to the Alb plateau. A little later you reach the mystical backdrop of the Reußenstein castle ruins. It stands boldly on the towering rocky reef on the northern edge of the Swabian Alb. It is one of the most beautiful castle ruins with a magnificent view of the Neidling valley. Legendary views await you as you continue along the path on the edge of the Albtrauf.
It continues through the protected forest and on natural paths towards Schertels cave. Starting from the Löwenpfad, the path to this cave - one of the most worth seeing and richest in stalactites in the Swabian Alb - is marked separately. Further on the path leads back to the Hasen valley and to one of the highlights of the loop trail: the source of the river Fils. Once there, a hut and two barbecue areas await you as well as an impressive scenery of meadows, forests, and the river Fils. The loop trail bids you farewell with one of its most beautiful sections along the river Fils on enchanted paths.
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Author's recommendation
You can pursue one of the most beautiful leisure activities in summer at the
Wiesensteig outdoor pool, in an idyllic location with a spacious sunbathing lawn along the river Fils.
Directions
The tour starts on the outskirts of the town Wiesensteig at the Papiermühle car park and initially takes you up the Autal with its beautiful ravines up to the Alb plateau. A little later you reach the mystical backdrop of the Reußenstein castle ruins. It stands boldly on the towering rocky reef on the northern edge of the Swabian Alb. It is one of the most beautiful castle ruins with a magnificent view of the Neidling valley. Legendary views await you as you continue along the path on the edge of the Albtrauf.
It continues through the protected forest and on natural paths towards Schertels cave. Starting from the Löwenpfad, the path to this cave - one of the most worth seeing and richest in stalactites in the Swabian Alb - is marked separately. Further on the path leads back to the Hasen valley and to one of the highlights of the loop trail: the source of the river Fils. Once there, a hut and two barbecue areas await you as well as an impressive scenery of meadows, forests, and the river Fils. The loop trail bids you farewell with one of its most beautiful sections along the river Fils on enchanted paths.
Equipment
Good footwear and sure-footedness are 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.
