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Baden-Württemberg
Heidenheim
Gerstetten

Ascent to Falkenstein – View of Falkenstein Rock loop from Dettingen am Albuch

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Heidenheim
Gerstetten

Ascent to Falkenstein – View of Falkenstein Rock loop from Dettingen am Albuch

Moderate

4.3

(8)

13

hikers

Ascent to Falkenstein – View of Falkenstein Rock loop from Dettingen am Albuch

03:35

13.5km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Eselsburger Tal

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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5.25 km

Spitzbuben Cave

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The Spitzbuben cave is a 30 meter long horizontal cave. Excavations in the early 1970s showed that the cave was repeatedly used by smaller groups of people at the end of the last cold period. So have a look

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2

6.38 km

Irmgard-Felsen

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The name "Irmgard-Felsen" is an own creation and named after a hiker who visited the Ostalb years ago with the Black Forest Association

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3

6.64 km

Rock formations in the Eselsburger Valley

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4

7.67 km

Gravel road along the Brenz

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5

8.28 km

Ascent to Falkenstein

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First, a narrow path with a few steps and a few roots leads to the first obstacle: climbing over the wooden beams.
This section requires a high level of surefootedness. …

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6

8.36 km

View of Falkenstein Rock

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You cannot climb up the Falkenstein, as the birds are currently breeding.

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7

8.45 km

Orion and I often walk here, because meadows, forests, hills and rocks alternate. Many round trips are selectable depending on preferences. Fully recommended for the whole family! 👍👍

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11.8 km

Anhäuser Linde

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The Anhäuser linden tree has experienced a lot in its lifetime. It is around 400 to 500 years old and once had a trunk circumference of 850 cm. This makes …

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

829 m

622 m

348 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

3.62 km

3.42 km

1.78 km

207 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

2°C

37 %

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