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Braunsel River – Hochwartfelsen loop from Rechtenstein

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Alb-Donau-Kreis

Rechtenstein

Braunsel River – Hochwartfelsen loop from Rechtenstein

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Braunsel River – Hochwartfelsen loop from Rechtenstein

01:28

5.34km

80m

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: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Braunsel

Flusslandschaft Donauwiesen zwischen Zwiefaltendorf und Munderkingen

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Parking

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69 m

View of Rechtenstein from Hochwarth Hut

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From the Hochwarth Hut you have a beautiful view of Rechtenstein, in the background you can see the towers of Obermarchtal. A nice rest and barbecue area, there is also a hiking parking lot at the hut.

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206 m

Hochwarthütte and View of Rechtenstein

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The Hochwarthütte
On foot, but also accessible by car, the Hochwarthütte is idyllic over Rechtenstein, which a beautiful view is possible. The cottage is open all year and freely accessible. …

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579 m

Rechtenstein Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Energy from nature - energy with nature. (Information board)
It couldn't be expressed better!

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1.04 km

Braunsel River

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Wonderful place to enjoy

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1.05 km

Hochwartfelsen

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At this imposing rock, a beautiful footpath along the Danube goes from Rechtenstein towards Braunsel, where you can also turn into the Schelmental.

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1.10 km

Scenic Path Along the Danube Cliffs

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A very beautiful hiking trail that leads directly along the banks of the Danube 👍😊. The rocks that you pass on this idyllic path are beautiful 🤗. Pure nature! It's worth it 🙋‍♂️😁😎.

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1.11 km

Viewpoint at Hochwartfels Cross overlooking the confluence of the Braunsel and the Danube

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At this vantage point with a cross on the Hochwartfelsen, attention: good shoes and no fear of heights, you have a gigantic view of Emeringen, Danube, Braunsel, etc.

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1.56 km

Schelmental Valley Rock Formations and Snowdrops

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Great shady path

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5.34 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.45 km

518 m

315 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

1.41 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Sunday 7 June

26°C

8°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Braunsel River – Hochwartfelsen loop from Rechtenstein

View of Rechtenstein from Hochwarth Hut

Hochwarthütte and View of Rechtenstein

Rechtenstein Hydroelectric Power Plant

Braunsel River

Hochwartfelsen

Scenic Path Along the Danube Cliffs

Viewpoint at Hochwartfels Cross overlooking the confluence of the Braunsel and the Danube

Schelmental Valley Rock Formations and Snowdrops

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