Jakobsweg Bargau - Ulm
75.4 km from Schwäbisch Gmünd-Weiler to Ulm. Along the way you climb 1,541 m and descend 1,499 m; the highest point is at 798 m. Walking time about 23 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 12 °C
Along the way
- km 1.7 Hoher Felsen Viewpoint · 689 m
- km 3.4 Eselsquelle Spring
- km 5.5 Falkenberg Summit · 776 m
- km 8.4 Lindenhütte Shelter
- km 41.0 Hochberg Summit · 644 m
- km 43.4 Salachberg Viewpoint
- km 70.7 Aussichtspunkt Panoramaweg Eselsberg Viewpoint
- km 73.5 Aussichtsplattform Michelsberg Viewpoint
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 4 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Aussichtsplattform Michelsberg
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “Jakobsweg Bargau - Ulm” trail?
About 75.4 km, from Schwäbisch Gmünd-Weiler to Ulm.
How much elevation gain does the “Jakobsweg Bargau - Ulm” trail have?
About 1,541 m of ascent and 1,499 m of descent. The lowest point is at 437 m, the highest at 798 m.
How long does the “Jakobsweg Bargau - Ulm” trail take?
Plan for about 23 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.
Can I follow the “Jakobsweg Bargau - Ulm” 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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