Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Unter dem Burz

Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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498 m

Reussenstein Castle Ruins

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The beautiful ruins of Reussenstein Castle are located on a rocky spur above the Pfannensteige.

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7.33 km

Unter dem Burz

Nature Reserve

11.1 km

Zipfelbach Gorge

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Great wild and romantic brook valley with narrow paths, many stairs and bridges.

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11.8 km

Bridges of the Zipfelbach Gorge

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You have to keep crossing the Zipfelbach with many bridges

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13.1 km

Auchtert

Peak

14.4 km

The viewpoint par excellence on the Alb in the Kirchheim and Weilheim area! When the weather is nice, the view extends far beyond the Teck, over the Heckengäu and deep into the Black Forest, see photos.

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17.0 km

Dr. Salzmann Memorial

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A memorial for the founder of the Swabian Alb Association, Dr. Salzmann from Esslingen.

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17.2 km

Ziegelhütte Farm and Regiomat

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Agricultural property on the edge of the Randecker Maar with dairy cattle.

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20.7 km

Weiße Wand Heimenstein Nature Monument

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Nice section of the trail past some lookout points. Start at the parking lot Bahnhöfle and then over the Heimenstein to the Hindenburghütte on a narrow path.

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21.6 km

Reussenstein Castle

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Always nice to see the exposed Reussenstein from all sides of the valley.

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22.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

6.35 km

829 m

385 m

239 m

Surfaces

6.50 km

5.61 km

4.82 km

4.72 km

777 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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