We call HochAlbPfade three premium hiking trails around Meßstetten in the Swabian Alb, all of which offer you a very special kind of hiking experience. But convince yourself in the beautiful forests and typical juniper heaths, between promising hilltops and manageable valleys.

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671 m

View of the valley from Hossinger Leiter

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Nice view - 3 benches invite you to linger. Met an Albmonschterle here today!

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1.59 km

View from Gräbelesberg

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From Gräbelesberg you have a great view of the surroundings. The small cave nearby is also interesting.

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1.66 km

Karstloch Cave

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Walk-in cave ...
An experience for big and small

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4.10 km

Schopfenloch (910 m)

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Not a highlight, but rather a tip: To surprise you, you can take a break at the signpost location "Schopfenloch". A seat in the shade was created very nicely. Have …

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5.72 km

Baienberg Summit (974 m)

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The Baienberg is worth seeing from below from the hiking trail as an imposing rock face as well as a beautiful vantage point with a bench.

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6.41 km

View of Tieringen from Spitzfelsen

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A few meters off the path is worth a short detour to a rock with great views of the village Tieringen.

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8.28 km

Rest area with a view of Hossingen

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Relax with a view. Lounger and table with benches invite you to.

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11.6 km

Rest area with a view of Hossingen

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Here you can relax or have a nice snack. There are both sunbed and table with benches available.

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14.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

5.52 km

477 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

5.51 km

1.35 km

782 m

480 m

348 m

Elevation

Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

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Schwäbische AlbMarch 31, 2020

We call HochAlbPfade three premium hiking trails around Meßstetten in the Swabian Alb, all of which offer you a very special kind of hiking experience. But convince yourself in the beautiful forests and typical juniper heaths, between promising hilltops and manageable valleys.
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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Expert

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Intermediate

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Expert

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High Alb Path – Hossinger Hochalb

View of the valley from Hossinger Leiter

View from Gräbelesberg

Karstloch Cave

Schopfenloch (910 m)

Baienberg Summit (974 m)

View of Tieringen from Spitzfelsen

Rest area with a view of Hossingen

Rest area with a view of Hossingen

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