Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Aalbäumle Observation Tower loop from Limesmuseum

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Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Aalbäumle Observation Tower loop from Limesmuseum

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Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Aalbäumle Observation Tower loop from Limesmuseum

04:44

15.6km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Volkmarsberg

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15 m

Limes-Thermen Aalen

Highlight • Rest Area

Limes Therme im Aalen, warm water, massage possibilities and also proximity to the forest, therefore good air.
There are many great opportunities for walking or cycling. E-bikes can also be ridden here.

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7.43 km

Mother Beech, Volkmarsberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

The mother beech is an approximately 120-year-old natural monument. Unfortunately, their days are numbered. The tree had to be secured with a steel cable because he threatened to fall. Due …

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7.48 km

Volkmarsberg Observation Tower

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful tower on the Volkmarsberg, which, when visibility is good, even allows you to see the main chain of the Alps including the Zugspitze.

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7.90 km

Volkmarsberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Volkmarsberghütte and tower open on Saturdays and Sundays. Coffee cake and Vespers.

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7.93 km

Volkmarsberghütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Opening times according to the SAV homepage
Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
As the hut is run on …

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10.1 km

Langertstein Viewpoint (Langertstein Lookout)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 617m high Langertstein is one of the most beautiful rocks in the area around Oberkochen. The viewpoint, the rock Langertstein, towers above the "Wasserrädle" and rises above the roofs …

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13.5 km

Aalbäumle Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 26-meter-high Aalbäumle lookout tower stands on the Langert mountain and is a popular hiking destination. It was built in 1898. It got its current shape when it was extended …

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14.5 km

View of Aalen

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Not far from the ski hut you have a great view of the Aalen Bay!

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

1.95 km

595 m

347 m

337 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

5.39 km

1.97 km

1.50 km

416 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

57 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

July 28, 2024,Volkmarsberg - Aalbäumle

The signposted hiking trails are partially overgrown with stinging nettles

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March 25, 2024,24.03.25 Oberkochen - Aalbäumle - Essingen - Volkmarsberg

The strenuous parts were at the beginning (somehow you have to climb) and at the end. If you can go up, you have to go down... 😅
When you get to the top, you're happy to have made it, but also a little exhausted...
What many people know:
Fallen trees and some impossible paths (after the forest vehicles)...
Unfortunately, it …

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