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Baden-Württemberg

Göppingen

Geislingen an der Steige

"Geislinger Steigen Tour": Along the Swabian construction of the century

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Göppingen

Geislingen an der Steige

"Geislinger Steigen Tour": Along the Swabian construction of the century

Moderate

4.6

(327)

1,152

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"Geislinger Steigen Tour": Along the Swabian construction of the century

04:53

16.4km

490m

Hiking

With a length of around 16 kilometers, you will walk one of the longest of all lion paths with the Geislinger Steigen tour. This not only makes it an exuberant experience, it is also a special treat for railway lovers. You are following in the footsteps of the first and…

by Schwäbische Alb

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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1.07 km

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

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High above Geislingen an der Steige, the ruins of Helfenstein Castle stand majestically, a silent witness to medieval history and a popular destination in the Swabian Alps. The castle was …

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2.21 km

Ödenturm

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The 36 meter high tower, still a landmark of the city of Geislingen, was built around 1400 to protect the lower-lying Helfenstein Castle. After the castle was razed in 1552, …

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8.61 km

Straubmühle Mill, Shop and Café

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From the Straubmühle with outdoor seating, there is a short detour into the shady Rohrachtal. Ideal for children and dog owners.

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8.99 km

Rohrach Valley

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Direct connection in the Rohrachtal between Staub Mühle and Geislingen.

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12.6 km

Geiselstein Viewpoint

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The Geiselstein is located not far from Geislingen (Steige). From up here there is a beautiful view of the Rohrach valley. But be careful: the rock can be climbed but …

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14.0 km

Ostlandkreuz and view over Geislingen

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The Ostlandkreuz of Geislingen (Steige) stands on the Sentinel at 665 meters and was built in 1950. The expellee monument is visible from afar and is often mistaken for a summit cross.

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16.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

6.52 km

1.23 km

945 m

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

4.25 km

2.87 km

308 m

291 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Friday 4 September

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Comments

July 14, 2024,„Geislinger Steigen-Tour“: Entlang des schwäbischen Jahrhundertbauwerks

After years of working as a steward for Deutsche Bahn in the dining car, driving up and down the Geislinger Steige at least 4 times a week, I wanted to get to know the Steige from a different perspective. A beautiful hike with memories of my past. It was 25 years ago.😎

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July 4, 2023,Löwenpfad "Steigen-Tour"

Beautiful hike around Geislingen an der Steige. No other hikers. I was disturbed by the car noise coming up from the valley.

Pleasant temperatures, 22/23 degrees. The way mostly shady.

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March 30, 2025,22|25 ~ 🦁-Pfad "Steigen-Tour"(etwas verändert)🌤☁️

We only changed the section of the original 🦁-trail "Steigen-Tour" from the Helfenstein ruins down to Geislingen and the section through Geislingen.

A cold wind actually blew almost the entire way, which we could have done without, but it was still fun 😄.

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April 15, 2022,„Geislinger Steigen-Tour“: Entlang des schwäbischen Jahrhundertbauwerks –🦁Löwenpfade um Göppingen

Cleo's 🐾 1er 🌞 bathing day this year, and my 💯 hike with Komoot. Brilliant day 👍.

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November 2, 2024,Steigen Tour Löwenpfad

On November 2nd I set out to hike the Löwenpfade climbing tour. The fog and the autumnal forest were wonderful. The tour was very varied with beautiful viewpoints. But there were also a few sections that I didn't like so much. Tarmac paths and along the road. It was still a nice 17 km circular hike.

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June 25, 2024,🦁 Löwenpfade Geislinger Steigen Tour 🦁

Löwenpfade 9/16: Check ✅️
The Steigen Tour is officially 17km long and is the second longest after the Heldentour.

I set off extra early because of the heat and that was a good thing. At the beginning I wasn't entirely happy with my decision as the route through Geislingen was poorly signposted and the climb to the Ostlandkreuz was extremely …

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February 13, 2022,Löwenpfad "Steigen-Tour" - Entlang des schwäbischen Jahrhundertbauwerks

Further information: loewenpfade.de/start/loewenpfade/steig-tour.html

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March 30, 2024,2024-W13-Löwenpfad-Steigentour

Today was great hiking weather... But with the Sahara Straub it was a little strange... We kept thinking it was about to start raining... Really strange. We met 8 hikers on the whole tour, so half a km per km🤣... They're all coloring eggs and preparing everything for a successful Easter celebration... We won't be there until tomorrow.

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March 25, 2021

With a length of around 16 kilometers, you will walk one of the longest of all lion paths with the Geislinger Steigen tour. This not only makes it an exuberant experience, it is also a special treat for railway lovers. You are following in the footsteps of the first and steepest mountain crossing in

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April 28, 2021

So I would recommend a detour to the Knoll Monument (between Ödenturm and Amtstetten).

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"Geislinger Steigen Tour": Along the Swabian construction of the century

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"Geislinger Steigen Tour": Along the Swabian construction of the century

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

Ödenturm

Straubmühle Mill, Shop and Café

Rohrach Valley

Geiselstein Viewpoint

Ostlandkreuz and view over Geislingen

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