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Himmelsfelsen – Im Felsental Loop from Geislingen West

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Himmelsfelsen – Im Felsental Loop from Geislingen West

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May 24, 2021

Himmelsfelsen – Im Felsental Loop from Geislingen West

Hard

06:11

20.4km

3.3km/h

640m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Start point

Train Station

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2.79 km

Ascent to Anwandfelsen

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The actual ascent to the Anwandfelsen is classified as difficult:

Good basic fitness, surefootedness, and sturdy footwear are essential.

Parts of the trail follow narrow, steep paths with an alpine character.

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3.52 km

View of Geislingen from the Anwand Rock

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Limestone was once mined very close to the Anwandfels and transported down to the valley by cable car. The cable car was built at the end of the 19th century. …

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5.55 km

Little Himmelsfelsen

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Although it stands in the shadow of its “big brother,” it offers a charm all of its own: From here, you have a particularly beautiful view towards Geislingen, which makes it a popular, but less frequented, photo spot.

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5.61 km

View of Eybach from the Himmelsfelsen

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The impressive, 70-meter-high sky rock offers a great view of Eybach and the Eyb valley. Some benches invite you to linger and the cross makes a nice motif.

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7.88 km

Felsental Gorge

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An interesting, pleasant hiking trail with a moderate gradient (except for the stairs at the exit at the end of the valley) leads through the rocky dry valley. The Felsental …

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10.4 km

View from the Bismarck Rock

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A magnificent view over almost the entire town of Geislingen rewards the climb. Please note: The viewpoint is not secured, and there is a risk of falling. Benches are available for a short rest.

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13.1 km

Upper wooden walkway to the viewpoint

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With every step across the weather-beaten wood, you feel a little tingle—not just from the height, but also from the special atmosphere. It's as if you're stepping through a gateway …

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14.1 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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20.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.76 km

7.10 km

3.21 km

1.91 km

363 m

Surfaces

8.56 km

3.96 km

3.31 km

1.99 km

1.43 km

930 m

< 100 m

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Himmelsfelsen – Im Felsental Loop from Geislingen West

Ascent to Anwandfelsen

View of Geislingen from the Anwand Rock

Little Himmelsfelsen

View of Eybach from the Himmelsfelsen

Felsental Gorge

View from the Bismarck Rock

Upper wooden walkway to the viewpoint

Ödenturm

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