Albtraufgänger
111.9 km from Geislingen to Wiesensteig. Along the way you climb 3,895 m and descend 3,874 m; the highest point is at 814 m. Walking time about 38 h – comfortably done in 6 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 11 °C
Along the way
- km 0.0 Wiesele Shelter
- km 0.0 Lindele Viewpoint
- km 0.2 Ödenturm Viewpoint
- km 0.2 Ausblick Ödenturm Viewpoint
- km 2.1 Schildwacht Summit · 665 m
- km 3.4 Eichhölzle Viewpoint · 660 m
- km 4.4 Kahlenstein Viewpoint
- km 6.1 Burgstall Viewpoint
- km 6.2 Türkheimer Brünnele Spring
- km 15.2 Oberberg Summit · 752 m
- km 15.2 Oberbergfels Viewpoint · 752 m
- km 17.8 Ofen Summit · 780 m
- km 17.8 Badfelsen Viewpoint
- km 18.0 Ditz-Kaskaden Spring
- km 23.4 Leimberg Summit · 747 m
- km 32.1 Ebele Viewpoint
- km 35.8 Kleiner Filsursprung Spring
- km 35.9 Filsursprung Spring · 625 m
- km 43.3 Knaupenfels Viewpoint
- km 44.5 Benzenmahd Summit · 760 m
- km 45.0 Startplatz DGCW Viewpoint
- km 47.4 Häringer Steig Viewpoint
- km 48.0 Bürg Summit
- km 48.7 Gruibinger Wiesle Viewpoint
- km 49.1 Boßler Summit · 803 m
- km 52.7 Turmberg Summit · 609 m
- km 53.5 Aichelberg Summit · 564 m
- km 55.9 Hörnlehütte Shelter · 525 m
- km 55.9 Hörnle Viewpoint
- km 62.4 Traufzimmer Viewpoint
- km 66.6 Fuchseck Summit · 761 m
- km 68.7 Wasserberg Summit · 751 m
- km 74.4 Burren Summit · 690 m
- km 75.6 Tennenberg Summit · 724 m
- km 77.5 Spitzenberg Summit · 665 m
- km 78.9 Hunnenburg Summit · 591 m
- km 81.8 Jahrgangsbrunnen Spring
- km 83.0 Hohenstein Viewpoint · 701 m
- km 83.9 Klepperfels Summit · 680 m
- km 85.2 Tegelberg Summit · 698 m
- km 86.0 Kuhfelsen Summit · 640 m
- km 87.0 Tegelberg Schutzhütte Shelter
- km 94.4 Wagrain Shelter · 700 m
- km 96.3 Schlossberg Summit · 716 m
- km 96.3 Aussichtsplattform Hiltenburg Viewpoint
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 6 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Ofen
Stage ends near Aichelberg
Stage ends near Burren
Stage ends near Wagrain
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Albtraufgänger” trail?
About 111.9 km, from Geislingen to Wiesensteig. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.
How much elevation gain does the “Albtraufgänger” trail have?
About 3,895 m of ascent and 3,874 m of descent. The lowest point is at 382 m, the highest at 814 m.
How long does the “Albtraufgänger” trail take?
Plan for about 38 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 6 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Albtraufgänger” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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