Maierhalde Viewpoint – View from Maierhalde loop from Gingen an der Fils

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Göppingen

Kuchen

Maierhalde Viewpoint – View from Maierhalde loop from Gingen an der Fils

Moderate

4.7

(9)

hikers

Maierhalde Viewpoint – View from Maierhalde loop from Gingen an der Fils

02:04

6.68km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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321 m

Waldheim Germania

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Our Waldheim
... is probably in the most beautiful spot in Kuchen. You can enjoy the great view and the delicious homemade cakes from our Waldeheim hosts on Sundays and …

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1.70 km

View of the Filstal Valley and Three Kaiser Mountains from Hohenstein

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From the Hohenstein, located 702 meters high, there is a magnificent view to the west over the Albvorland. Visible are, among others, the Hohenstaufen and, to the southwest, a part …

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2.65 km

Maierhalde Viewpoint

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From here, the three imperial mountains Hohenstaufen, Hohenrechberg and Stuifen can be seen wonderfully.

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2.88 km

View from Maierhalde

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The Maierhalde, a point on the Albtrauf near Donzdorf-Kuchalb in the Göppingen district, is considered one of the most beautiful vantage points in the entire Swabian Alb.

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3.11 km

Gasthaus zur Mutter Franzl

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Super tasty at Mutter Franzl. You have to eat the fitness schnitzel, but then share it with someone because it's very big. But the breading is a hit.
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3.44 km

Kuchalb Trailhead Parking

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Ideal starting point for hikes around the Kuchalb

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4.83 km

Löwenpfad hiking trail to Tegelberg and Hohenstein

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Nice narrow forest path along the eaves

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6.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

1.50 km

656 m

615 m

162 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

1.87 km

1.57 km

372 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

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Comments

May 17, 2025,Hirnsuppessen bei Mutter Franzl auf der Kuchalb

The former tenants of the Wasserberghaus took over the Mutter Franzl restaurant on the Kuchalb in January 2025. They also continued the tradition of brain soup on the menu. Very tasty, highly recommended... The selection of food and drinks is extensive. Everything is fresh and homemade, including the potato salad... and the cakes are homemade...

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