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Albtraufgänger (Stage 4) *Trauf-Look*

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The 4th day's stage leads from Gingen an der Fils to Geislingen an der Steige. The Albtraufgänger consists of a total of 113 kilometers and 6 daily stages.

The stage impresses with a vantage point at the Kuhfelsen, the Felsental in Geislingen, the Helfenstein castle ruins, the Ödenturm and the historic old town of Geislingen.

moderate
Distance 17.8 km
6:00 h
550 m
620 m
699 m
394 m
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:
  • "Kuhfelsen" (cow rock)
  • Helfenstein castle ruins, Geislingen/Steige
  • Ödenturm, Geislingen/Steige
  • Old town, Geislingen/Steige
  • City Outlet, Geislingen/Steige
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Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf
Update: December 22, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Weiler, 699 m
Lowest point
Gingen an der Fils, 394 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 15.36%Dirt road 14.62%Forested/wild trail 36.19%Path 33.44%Road 0.36%
Asphalt
2.7 km
Dirt road
2.6 km
Forested/wild trail
6.4 km
Path
5.9 km
Road
0.1 km
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Rest stops

Gasthaus Filseck
Antep Sofrasi
Germania Waldheim
Restaurant Alte Post
Tegelhof
Hotel & Restaurant Krone
Schießhaus "Grieche"
SC Clubgaststätte
Pizzeria Latino
Gaststätte Sängerheim
Landgasthof Ochsen Geislingen / Eybach
Landgasthof Helfenstein
Burghotel Schiehle
Brauhaus zum deutschen Kaiser

Safety information

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

Tips and hints

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.

Start

Gingen an der Fils (394 m)
Coordinates:
DD
48.660804, 9.788030
DMS
48°39'38.9"N 9°47'16.9"E
UTM
32U 558028 5390049
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Destination

Geislingen an der Steige

Turn-by-turn directions

The Albtraufgänger route continues above the town of Kuchen, with its historic housing settlement for the working class, built by a textile factory during the height of the cotton industry in the 19th century. It had different facilities such as baths, a school and a library and was therefore very much ahead of its time.

Next the walk takes you up to the viewing point Kuhfelsen, where you can enjoy magnificent views on Teck Castle and the Fils Valley. The trail then carries on to the city of Geislingen, the connecting point of five valleys, into Eybtal valley. In Eybach you enter the Felsental valley, a nature reserve with interesting rock formations, before the Albtraufgänger route reaches the Alb highlands and continues on to Weiler, across Helfenstein car park to Helfenstein Ruin. The ruin offers a splendid view across great parts of the Fils Valley and Geislinger Steige (“Geislinger climb”).

The walk leads to the Old City of Geislingen which represents the end of this stage. Geislingen’s factory outlets run by popular firms are the city’s top attraction.

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all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Take the MEX 16 from Stuttgart or Ulm to the Gingen an der Fils train station. From the train station it is only a few meters to the starting point of the route.

You can find the timetable at: www.vvs.de 

Getting there

  • from the B10: exit Gingen an der Fils
  • from the A8: B466 via Geislingen

Coordinates

DD
48.660804, 9.788030
DMS
48°39'38.9"N 9°47'16.9"E
UTM
32U 558028 5390049
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

A hiking brochure with all stages of the Albtraufgänger, an overview map and tips for refreshments and accommodation can be ordered from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V. using the contact form.

Author’s map recommendations

Uphill and downhill - either on the Albtraufgänger stages or the Löwenpfade in the district of Göppingen. The hiking map is available for 6.50 euros in bookstores (ISBN: 978-3-9811016-5-2) and at the Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.

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Equipment

sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing
The most beautiful hikes in the Swabian Alb region
Germany › Baden-Wurttemberg › Goeppingen › Kuchen

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Norama Ugjn
August 24, 2020 · Community
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When did you do this route? August 24, 2020
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Ulrich Fennel 
May 31, 2020 · Community
When did you do this route? May 30, 2020
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Reviews
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
17.8 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
550 m
Descent
620 m
Highest point
699 m
Lowest point
394 m
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