View of the Hornberg Airfield – Franz-Keller Hut loop from Kaltes Feld mit Hornberg, Galgenberg und Eierberg

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Baden-Württemberg

View of the Hornberg Airfield – Franz-Keller Hut loop from Kaltes Feld mit Hornberg, Galgenberg und Eierberg

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View of the Hornberg Airfield – Franz-Keller Hut loop from Kaltes Feld mit Hornberg, Galgenberg und Eierberg

02:39

9.05km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Kaltes Feld mit Hornberg, Galgenberg und Eierberg

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.52 km

View of the Hornberg Airfield

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Nice view of the Hornberg airfield

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2.08 km

Barbecue area at the Degenfeld ski hut

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Very nice barbecue area at the playground

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3.27 km

View of the Degenfeld Ski Jump

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Great view of the Galgenberg

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5.23 km

View from Christentalfels

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On the highest peak of the cold field, the highest elevation of the Ostalb, built in 1908, 1931 acquired and converted by the Swabian Albverein Wanderheim, 1976/77 it was expanded …

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6.01 km

Franz-Keller Hut

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On the highest peak of the Kaltes Feld, the highest elevation in the Ostalb, lies the hiking lodge, built in 1908, acquired and converted by the Swabian Alb Association in …

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6.09 km

Cold Field

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At 781 meters above sea level, the Kalte Feld is the highest point in the Ostalb.

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7.73 km

Knörzerhaus

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Spaetzle, Schupfnudeln, Maultaschen and a lot of cake - what more do you need for a hearty break at 770 meters altitude? The mountain inn Knörzerhaus is idyllically located and …

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8.62 km

View of the Stuifen and Rechberg from Hornberg

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Hornberg offers fantastic views of the region from several sides. It is often used as a starting point for various tours. The gliding area offers the children an exciting insight and a welcome change.

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9.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

2.77 km

320 m

113 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

2.79 km

1.45 km

1.05 km

940 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

10°C

2°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

August 8, 2025,Wanderheim Franz-Keller-Haus – Aussicht vom Hornberg Runde von Weiler in den Bergen

A beautiful, not-too-difficult hike. Sturdy footwear is still essential. A warm meal is available at the Knörzerhaus.

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December 31, 2022,Jahresabschluss 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣: Hornberg - Franz-Keller-Haus🏡🍺 - Burgruine Granegg 🛕- Kaltes Feld

Last tour for the year 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ and traditionally to the Franz-Keller-Haus 🏡 for a delicious pea soup 🥣 and this year - due to the temperatures - beer 🍺 instead of mulled wine 🍷In the best t-shirt weather 👕 we sat outside in the sun 🌞 before we continue our way to the Granegg ruins 🛕 and via a very …

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