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Baden-Württemberg

Schwäbisch Gmünd

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

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Baden-Württemberg

Schwäbisch Gmünd

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

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34

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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: August 11, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Parking

1

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

View of Hohenrechberg and Hohenstaufen

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Very good view of the valley

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3

4.96 km

Pilgrimage Church of St. Mary on Hohenrechberg

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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

View of the Swabian Jura from the Rechberg Picture Frame

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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

War Memorial Rechberg (Cross and Bell)

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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

View of the Ostalb from the bench on the Rittersteig

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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

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

2.06 km

1.14 km

773 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.56 km

870 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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7°C

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