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Jakobsweg Rothenburg - Rottenburg (4)

40.1 km from Neckartailfingen to Tuebingen. Along the way you climb 885 m and descend 833 m; the highest point is at 498 m. Walking time about 12 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.

40.1 kmLength
↑ 885 mascent
↓ 833 mdescent
12 hWalking time (approx.)
498 mhighest point
Open in the hiking map & follow Plan your own loop at the start

Elevation profile

Spitzberg 475 m Kapellenberg 475 m
0 km · 307–498 m40.1 km

Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, sunny, 13 °C

Along the way

  • km 18.6 Mauters Wiese Shelter
  • km 19.7 Pfeifferhütte Shelter
  • km 26.4 Blumenbrünnele Spring
  • km 29.3 Haußerhöhe Viewpoint
  • km 29.5 Lichtenberger Höhe Viewpoint
  • km 33.2 Spitzberg Summit · 475 m
  • km 33.7 Sitzbank mit Aussicht ins Ammertal Viewpoint
  • km 33.9 Kapellenberg Summit · 475 m
  • km 33.9 Panoramatafel Viewpoint

Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.

In 3 stages

A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.

Stage 1: km 0–13 13.4 km · ↑ 364 m · ↓ 242 m
Stage 2: km 13–27 13.4 km · ↑ 282 m · ↓ 345 m
Stage 3: km 27–40 13.4 km · ↑ 278 m · ↓ 298 m

Frequently asked questions

How long is the “Jakobsweg Rothenburg - Rottenburg (4)” trail?

About 40.1 km, from Neckartailfingen to Tuebingen. 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 “Jakobsweg Rothenburg - Rottenburg (4)” trail have?

About 885 m of ascent and 833 m of descent. The lowest point is at 307 m, the highest at 498 m.

How long does the “Jakobsweg Rothenburg - Rottenburg (4)” trail take?

Plan for about 12 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 3 daily stages.

Can I follow the “Jakobsweg Rothenburg - Rottenburg (4)” 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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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.