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Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Volkmarsberg Observation Tower loop from Oberkochen

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Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Volkmarsberg Observation Tower loop from Oberkochen

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Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Volkmarsberg Observation Tower loop from Oberkochen

01:02

3.09km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 6, 2026

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Volkmarsberg

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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609 m

View over the Kessel towards Oberkochen

Highlight • Viewpoint

In good weather, the view up here is simply beautiful.

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912 m

Ski hut on the Volkmarsberg

Highlight • Mountain Hut

pleasant walk in the beautiful nature

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929 m

Wooden Eagle Sculpture at Volkmarsberg

Highlight • Monument

great and creative signpost

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1.40 km

Volkmarsberg Barbecue and Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

... on Volkmarsberg with a beautiful view

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1.50 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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1.52 km

Volkmarsberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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1.53 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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1.99 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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3.09 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.37 km

581 m

126 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

581 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

19°C

12°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 9, 2025,Volkmarsberg

Just a quick climb up, a quick blackcurrant spritzer, and then back down. Beautiful view. 🥤☀️👣

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Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Volkmarsberg Observation Tower loop from Oberkochen

View over the Kessel towards Oberkochen

Ski hut on the Volkmarsberg

Wooden Eagle Sculpture at Volkmarsberg

Volkmarsberg Barbecue and Picnic Area

Volkmarsberghütte

Volkmarsberg Observation Tower

Volkmarsberg Observation Tower

Mother Beech, Volkmarsberg

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