Best trails near Kreuzhütte
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Kreuzhütte: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 10 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Kreuzhütte: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 10 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kreuzhütte are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (96)·Moderate·5.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular, exciting hiking route in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This fantastic route leads to the Urach waterfall, a very special natural spectacle. A special phenomenon can be observed at the waterfall. The calcareous water loses lime and deposits it in moss cushions, covering them with a layer of lime. Over thousands of years, the new layers form metre-thick deposits from which the porous rock calcareous tufa (spring tufa) is formed. Natural paths through the forest landscape...
- 4.6 (108)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular, scenic circular route on the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. The hike starts at the hiking car park P19 in Bad Urach and leads in a varied way over streams, via small stone bridges, through deep forests and to the Bad Urach waterfall. It then goes steeply uphill to the former Hohenurach Castle. A multifaceted hike that has something to offer for every taste. The starting point is very easy to reach by train. Highlights of the hike: - Castle ruins Hohenurach - Bridge over the...
- 4.6 (47)·Moderate·4.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis scenic circuit explores the steep slopes and lush valleys near Bad Urach in Baden-Württemberg, spanning 4.8 km (3 miles) and usually completed in 1 segment taking a couple of hours. Hikers navigate dense beech forests, rocky cliff pathways, and moss-covered limestone formations along the edge of the Swabian Jura biosphere reserve. Highlights along the route include views of the tumbling Urach Waterfall, cascading streams, and dramatic elevated overlooks across the Erms Valley. Most...
- 4.6 (29)·Moderate·10.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrUnique, exciting circular hike in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This unique circular trail offers an incredible amount of variety and great nature experiences. From Bad Urach, follow the Fohlensteige trail to the Lower Güterstein Waterfall with chapel. The route continues along natural forest paths to the Urach waterfall with a viewpoint and Hohenurach Castle before returning to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Hohenurach Castle with Schlossberg - Urach waterfalls with a...
- 4.5 (16)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrExciting, certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. The certified premium hiking trail leads along varied paths through the beautiful landscape of the Swabian Alb UNESCO biosphere reserve and is characterised by magnificent views. The magnificent Eppenzillfelsen viewpoint is just one highlight and the Hohenurach castle ruins are a landmark of the town of Bad Urach. The hike begins with a challenging ascent to Hanner Felsen. The route leads through lush green...
- 4.6 (11)·Moderate·13 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg Hikers interested in history as well as nature lovers will get their money's worth on this fantastic loop. The idyllic, narrow forest paths lead through lush green mixed forests, past wild rocks and thundering waterfalls and along the edge of the slope, from where you can enjoy fantastic views over the town and the ruins of Hohenurach Castle. This trail is easily accessible by bus and train (Bad Urach railway station). There...
- 3.5 (6)·Hard·27 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrThis route is stage 10 of the Albsteig (HW1), a long-distance trail along the northern edge of the Swabian Jura. This specific segment starts in the spa town of Bad Urach and ends in Honau (Lichtenstein). The path leads from the Erms Valley up to the Albtrauf escarpment and across the picturesque ridges of the Alb through lush beech forests. An absolute highlight is the famous Lichtenstein Castle, perched spectacularly on a cliff edge, as well as viewpoints like the Eppenzillfels. Overnight...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Kreuzhütte?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Kreuzhütte. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 9 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Kreuzhütte?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kreuzhütte is Urach Waterfall, which has a 4.6 star rating from 96 reviews. This trail is 5.6 km long with an elevation gain of 295 m.
What is the longest trail near Kreuzhütte?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kreuzhütte is Von Gönningen zur Burg Hohenurach. This trail is estimated to be 27.8 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kreuzhütte?
Kreuzhütte: With an ascent of 1,432 m, Albsteig (HW1) Stage 10: Bad Urach - Honau has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Gönningen zur Burg Hohenurach with 833 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Kreuzhütte?
The most popular and difficult trail near Kreuzhütte is Albsteig (HW1) Stage 10: Bad Urach - Honau with a 3.5-star rating from 6 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Uracher Wasserfall
- Elefantenhöhle
- Spaltenhöhle Hohenurach
- Eppenzillfelshöhle
- Unterer Gütersteiner Wasserfall
- Eppenzillfelsen
- Schlossberg
- Burg Hohenurach
- Oberer Gütersteiner Wasserfall
- Gelber Fels
- Viehstelle
- Rutschenfelsen
- Runder Berg
- Kneippanlage
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Bad Urach
- Nördlicher Hannerfels
- Ort der ehemaligen Kartause Güterstein
- Geschlitzer Fels
- Hockenlochfels
- Schillerhöhle