Best forest trails in Meßstetten
4.3(46 reviews)
Explore the most popular forest trails near Meßstetten with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.1 (14)·Moderate·6.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrExciting, varied tour in the Upper Danube Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. This interesting circular trail leads through wild and romantic gorges, idyllic forests and up the Hossinger Leiter. From there you have incredible, picturesque panoramic views over Hossingen, the Traufgang and the incredible landscape. If you wish, you can also make a detour to the former smugglers' cave in the Muisloch rock. Highlights of the tour: - Ascent of the Hossinger ladder - Panoramic view from the Muisloch...
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrScenic, idyllic circular route in the Upper Danube Nature Park, Baden-Württemberg. South of Stuttgart, this route leads to the Lochenhörnle. The Schindlerlucke viewpoint is also passed on the way back. This circular route on the heights of the Swabian Jura offers some impressive views. The landscape alternates between forest and meadow. Highlights of the tour: - Hörnle viewpoint - To the Hohle Backofen - Schinderlucke viewpoint
- 3.8 (8)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrRefreshing, certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This route is part of the HochAlbPfade. The circular trail leads along the Kohlstattbrunnenbach stream, past juniper heaths typical of the Swabian Alb, and offers marvellous views, beautiful bodies of water and numerous changes between forest and meadow. At the right time of year, you can see the juniper heaths blooming beautifully here. There is also a small bathing lake on the route, the idyllic Oberdigisheim...
- 4.4 (3)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis scenic mountain hike leads to the Rappenstein, one of the most striking peaks of the Schafberg massif in the Upper Danube Valley. The route runs steadily uphill on narrow, natural paths and forest trails through the dense forests of the Swabian Alb. An absolute highlight is the spectacular view from the summit rock, which extends far beyond the Danube Valley and, on a clear day, all the way to the Alps. Due to the sometimes steep climbs, the route requires a solid level of fitness, but...
- 4.1 (2)·Hard·15.3 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPanoramic, certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This circular trail is one of the HochAlbPaths. The hiking trail offers magnificent views over the Black Forest to the west and the Alb foreland to the east. From the Heimberg hiking car park, the trail leads through a variety of forests and along the edge of green meadows. A special feature of the area are the typical ramparts on the Gräbelesberg. A certain degree of surefootedness is required for this...
- 4.5 (4)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrWintery, certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This route is an eaves walk that is only marked in winter. During the cold season, you can enjoy wintry heathland here, from which you can enjoy excellent views thanks to the sparse tree population around the Heersberg. From the panoramic plateaus, you can see across Albstadt-Lautlingen as far as Sigmaringen. The starting point is at the Heersberg hiking car park. You can get there by bus or train and there are...
- 4.8 (4)·Hard·23.8 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrHistorical section of the Hohenzollernweg long-distance hiking trail (stage 9). This beautiful section has a length of 23.7 km and is the ninth part of an 11-stage route that starts in Meßstetten. The trail is well signposted throughout and takes you through varied landscapes with panoramic views. There are also plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Meßstetten - Hossingen - Hörnle viewpoint (956 metres) - Plettenberg - Reservoir -...
- Hard·26.4 km·Est. 9–10 hrStage 9 of the long-distance hiking trail "Donau-Zollernalb-Weg", Baden-Württemberg. This is the ninth stage of the Donau-Zollernalb-Weg quality trail, which runs for almost 160 kilometres from Beuron in the Danube valley to Lemberg and crosses the highest part of the Swabian Alb. The ninth and longest stage of the long-distance hiking trail starts in Meßstetten. The hike ends in Schömberg. You climb several mountain ranges, from which you can enjoy fantastic views of Tübingen and the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Meßstetten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Meßstetten is Donau-Zollernalb-Weg Etappe 9: Meßstetten - Schömberg. This trail is estimated to be 26.4 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Meßstetten?
Meßstetten: With an ascent of 13,602 m, Von Tieringen nach Wunstorf has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Von Tieringen über Metzingen und Mengen with 5,602 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Meßstetten?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Meßstetten is Hossinger Hochalb with a 4.1-star rating from 2 reviews.