Best hard trails in Upper Danube Nature Park
Explore the most popular hard trails in Upper Danube Nature Park 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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- 4.4 (59)·Hard·13 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrNatural and cultural Danube Rock Run in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg This route is a certified premium hiking trail that offers many exciting natural and cultural attractions. The Kloster Felsenweg starts at the gymnasium in Laiz and leads along steep and narrow paths through truly spectacular landscapes. From split rocks, caves worth seeing and lush green river valleys, there is something for everyone here. It is worth pausing every now and then to enjoy the magnificent views of the...
- 4.6 (50)·Hard·15.8 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic, certified premium hiking trail in the Donaubergland, Baden-Württemberg. This route is part of the "Danube Waves" in the Upper Danube Nature Park. This varied route leads along the Ziegelhütte to the Kallenberg ruins, Bronnen Castle, and the Bronnen Caves. This circular route also offers beautiful views and fascinating rock formations. A nice stop is recommended at the Berghaus Knopfmacher on the last few kilometers. Attention! The Danube footbridge (pedestrian bridge over the...
- 4.5 (32)·Hard·14.3 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, certified premium hiking trail in Donaubergland, Baden-Württemberg. This route is part of the Danube Waves and offers several cultural and historical highlights. You walk across the historic wooden bridge over the Danube and past Beuron Abbey. This route also has a lot to offer in terms of scenery. In addition to exciting rock formations, you can expect marvellous views, beautiful forests and, last but not least, the Danube. Highlights of the hike: - Wildenstein Castle - Imdorf...
- 4.2 (13)·Hard·55.7 km·Est. 14.5–16 hrStage 5 of the German Danube Cycle Route. The fifth day's stage of the long-distance cycle route leads from Tuttlingen to Sigmaringen. You should plan some time for the stopover in Beuron in particular, as there is both the Danube Gorge and the Benedictine monastery to admire. Highlights: - Beuron Benedictine monastery - Danube Gorge - Sigmaringen Castle
- 4.1 (19)·Hard·12.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrInteresting, certified premium hiking trail in Donaubergland, Baden-Württemberg. This route in the Swabian Alb leads along varied forests and landscapes. The Danube sinkhole is a popular tourist destination that can be observed from the riverside path or from the riverbed itself. The Danube flows across the European watershed into the Black Sea - but thanks to the Danube sinking, some of the water flows through underground cavities near Immendingen to the Aachtopf, Germany's largest...
- 4.6 (3)·Hard·13.2 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrInteresting, certified premium hiking trail in the Donaubergland, Baden-Württemberg. This route leads through the FFH area "Großer Heuberg and Donautal", past the shepherd's well, across the sheep pastures on the "Alter Berg" and to the former sheepfold at Allenspacher Hof. The name of the trail says it all, as shepherding used to be a necessary addition to livestock farming for almost all villages in the Alb. Today, it mainly serves to preserve the typical Alb landscape. The route continues...
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·19.6 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrStage 1 of the long-distance hiking trail "Donau-Zollernalb-Weg", Baden-Württemberg. This is the first stage of the Danube-Zollernalb 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 first stage starts in Beuron and the hike ends in Hausen im Tal. Magnificent views and cultural monuments worth seeing are not hard to find on this hike. There are places to stay overnight and stop for...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·22.2 km·Est. 8–9 hrThis route follows stage 14 of the Albsteig (HW1), connecting Burgfelden with Ratshausen on a challenging and scenic section. The hike initially leads downhill to Laufen before a narrow path winds in switchbacks through a protected forest up to the Hülenbuchwiesen nature reserve. Special highlights include the Hörnle viewpoint, the steep climb to the Lochenstein with its summit cross, and the spectacular views from the Gespaltener Fels and the Plettenberg, the first peak over 3,280 feet on...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·15.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrStage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail "Donau-Zollernalb-Weg", Baden-Württemberg. This is the second 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 start of the second stage is in Hausen im Tal and the hike ends in Gutenstein. Two quite strenuous climbs await, but they are rewarded with a wealth of fantastic views and several ruins worth seeing. The...
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Points of interest
- Amalienfelsen
- Oberes Donautal
- Jägerhaushöhle
- Wolfental
- Burgreste Burgstallhöhle
- Laibfelsen
- Schloss Bronnen
- Donaublick
- Ruine Kallenberg
- Rauher Stein
- Zeltplatz Bronnen
- Benediktushöhle
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Burg Wildenstein
- Känzele
- Höhle am Scharzwagfels
- Stiegelesfels
- Sperberloch
- Burg Wildenstein
- Luchs-Zentrum
- Gundelfinger Gut