HW 7 - Schwäbische-Alb-Oberschwaben-Weg
234.9 km from Merklingen to Schwaeb.gmuend. Along the way you climb 3,954 m and descend 4,726 m; the highest point is at 833 m. Walking time about 70 h – comfortably done in 12 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 9 °C
Along the way
- km 8.4 Teufels Backofen Viewpoint
- km 17.0 Sandburren Summit · 762 m
- km 18.4 Bärenhütte Shelter
- km 34.9 Altwürttemberger Brünnele Spring
- km 44.4 Hochberg Summit · 661 m
- km 60.9 Bussen Summit · 767 m
- km 98.5 Maximilianshütte Shelter
- km 98.5 Bomser Höhe Viewpoint
- km 107.5 Heustadl Hut
- km 116.3 Rinkenburg Summit · 727 m
- km 121.8 Berghalden Summit · 783 m
- km 132.2 Eisbrunnen Spring
- km 135.4 Fürstenplatz Viewpoint
- km 141.0 Lobbühl Summit · 566 m
- km 145.3 Erdrutsch Viewpoint
- km 145.7 Gehrenbergturm Shelter
- km 147.3 Historischer Wasserspeicher Viewpoint
- km 157.2 CVJM-Strand Bathing spot
- km 158.3 Schlosshorn Viewpoint
- km 159.7 Aussichtsplattform Moleturm Viewpoint
- km 168.8 Rosswang Summit · 841 m
- km 172.2 Filsursprung Spring · 625 m
- km 172.4 Kleiner Filsursprung Spring
- km 175.5 Ebele Viewpoint
- km 177.9 Bläsiberg Summit · 790 m
- km 178.1 Kirchweihbuckel Summit · 783 m
- km 179.0 Benzenmahd Summit · 760 m
- km 179.5 Startplatz DGCW Viewpoint
- km 181.9 Häringer Steig Viewpoint
- km 182.4 Bürg Summit
- km 183.2 Gruibinger Wiesle Viewpoint
- km 183.5 Boßler Summit · 803 m
- km 204.8 Hörnle Summit · 535 m
- km 206.7 Hohenstaufen Summit · 684 m
- km 207.4 Hütte desSchwäbischer Albvereins Hohenstaufen Hut
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 12 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Bärenhütte
Stage ends near Bussen
Stage ends near Maximilianshütte
Stage ends near Rinkenburg
Stage ends near Fürstenplatz
Stage ends near Schlosshorn
Stage ends near Ebele
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “HW 7 - Schwäbische-Alb-Oberschwaben-Weg” trail?
About 234.9 km, from Merklingen to Schwaeb.gmuend. 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 “HW 7 - Schwäbische-Alb-Oberschwaben-Weg” trail have?
About 3,954 m of ascent and 4,726 m of descent. The lowest point is at 290 m, the highest at 833 m.
How long does the “HW 7 - Schwäbische-Alb-Oberschwaben-Weg” trail take?
Plan for about 70 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 12 daily stages.
Can I follow the “HW 7 - Schwäbische-Alb-Oberschwaben-Weg” 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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