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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Schwäbisch Gmünd

View of Hohenrechberg Castle – View from the Rechberg loop from Ottenbach

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Schwäbisch Gmünd

View of Hohenrechberg Castle – View from the Rechberg loop from Ottenbach

Moderate

3.8

(6)

31

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View of Hohenrechberg Castle – View from the Rechberg loop from Ottenbach

02:42

9.54km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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2.96 km

View of Hohenrechberg Castle

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Beautiful panorama with the ruin Rechberg and the Hohenstaufen.

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2

4.49 km

Very good view of the valley

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3

4.96 km

Coming from the castle ruins, walk around the church - there are beautiful benches that invite you to linger with a beautiful view of the church and the Remstal valley towards Gmünd.

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4

5.05 km

Actually no reason to frame this picture, but indispensable for the postcard motif.

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5

5.06 km

View from the Rechberg

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Great view south towards Göppingen.

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6

5.08 km

Rittersteig Trail

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Section of the Drei-Kaiser-Berge-Weg around the Hohenstaufen, Stuifen and Rechberg

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7

5.15 km

As a memorial to the many dead, such memorials or war memorials are still very important today. "Now, Lord, let your servant go in peace, as you said." However, the …

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8

5.46 km

A really nice place to stay. Bench and table (with a nice engraving) and a great panoramic view. Excellent!

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9.54 km

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5.51 km

2.06 km

1.11 km

791 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.53 km

886 m

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Monday 18 May

18°C

5°C

32 %

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