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Erkenbrechtsweiler

Höllenlöcher Rock Crevices – Hochholz Observation Tower loop from Erkenbrechtsweiler

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Landkreis Esslingen

Erkenbrechtsweiler

Höllenlöcher Rock Crevices – Hochholz Observation Tower loop from Erkenbrechtsweiler

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Höllenlöcher Rock Crevices – Hochholz Observation Tower loop from Erkenbrechtsweiler

02:31

9.35km

120m

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: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.17 km

View of Hohenneuffen Castle and Paragliding Launch Site

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At the starting point of the paraglider you have a sensational view of the Hohenneuffen Castle and the Neuffen Valley.

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3.25 km

Forest Trail Along the Albtrauf

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Along this path there are always beautiful views of the valley and Hohenneuffen Castle.

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3.39 km

Höllenlöcher Rock Crevices

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The hiking trail here, as so often in the Alb, leads through Jurassic limestone rocks. These were exposed by erosion over millions of years and are a special feature of …

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3.50 km

View of Neuffen and Hohenneuffen Castle

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A viewpoint on the Albtrauf ridge, accessible via a path a few meters off the wider hiking trail. The spot is unsecured but offers a beautiful view toward Jusi.

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3.74 km

Forest Trail Along the Rocks (Geopark Swabian Jura)

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Long, very beautiful and easy to walk forest path that leads down from the Albtrauf with a moderate gradient.

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4.47 km

Bench With View of the Swabian Jura

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A break bench for a little rest. And enjoy the great view at the same time.
This place is also right above the Barnberg Cave. This can be reached via a small detour.

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5.28 km

Forest Trail Along the Albtrauf

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Part of the Altraufweg always great along the edge.

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5.94 km

Hochholz Observation Tower

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The new Heidengraben tower with 102 steps is located at the Hochholz car park, the highest point of the Heidengraben site. From the 18-meter-high viewing platform you can overlook the …

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9.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

2.48 km

1.06 km

768 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.21 km

1.42 km

1.37 km

552 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

19°C

10°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Höllenlöcher Rock Crevices – Hochholz Observation Tower loop from Erkenbrechtsweiler

View of Hohenneuffen Castle and Paragliding Launch Site

Forest Trail Along the Albtrauf

Höllenlöcher Rock Crevices

View of Neuffen and Hohenneuffen Castle

Forest Trail Along the Rocks (Geopark Swabian Jura)

Bench With View of the Swabian Jura

Forest Trail Along the Albtrauf

Hochholz Observation Tower

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