Best trails near Rutschenfelsen
4.4(453 reviews)
Rutschenfelsen: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 7 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. Rutschenfelsen: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Rutschenfelsen are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (319)·Moderate·10 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried Grafensteig trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg The hike on this certified premium hiking trail begins at the Maisental car park, which is subject to a charge. A variety of attractions await you on the varied route around the Runden Berg: Picturesque meadow valleys, some forest sections and several waterfalls worth seeing make the waterfall trail near Bad Urach, which is one of the Grafensteig trails, a real experience. The marvellous views from the slide rock are also not to...
- 4.8 (77)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular route in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg This hike near St. Johann follows the certified premium hiking trail Wasserfallsteig near Bad Urach for the most part, but is a bit shorter. As the name suggests, this circular route is all about the water. Following beautiful streams and past several impressive waterfalls, it goes around the Runder Berg. It starts at the Maisental car park (parking for a fee). There is also a place to stop for refreshments here. Highlights of the...
- 4.5 (34)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrFamily-friendly, idyllic circular route in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This circular route is suitable for the whole family. On hot days in particular, this route offers refreshment as you stroll through meadows and forests to the Urach waterfall. The circular route starts at the Wiesfels car park and leads past the Leimberg and Rutschenfelsen to the Urach waterfall. The route returns via Hölle and leads to the second waterfall on the tour - the Upper Güterstein Waterfall. From...
- 4.8 (8)·Moderate·7.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque hike in St. Johann, Baden-Württemberg. This varied circular tour is located in a beautiful valley and features the spectacular Urach waterfall. You start from the Eppenzill hiking car park. Highlights of the hike: - Urach waterfall - Round mountain - Slide rock - Eppenzill rock - Elephant cave - View of the slide rock - Lime forest
- 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 Rutschenfelsen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Rutschenfelsen. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Rutschenfelsen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Rutschenfelsen is Wasserfallsteig near Bad Urach, which has a 4.7 star rating from 319 reviews. This trail is 10.0 km long with an elevation gain of 518 m.
What is the longest trail near Rutschenfelsen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Rutschenfelsen is Um die Hohe Warte. This trail is estimated to be 41.0 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Rutschenfelsen?
Rutschenfelsen: With an ascent of 1,823 m, Um die Hohe Warte has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Albsteig (HW1) Stage 10: Bad Urach - Honau with 1,432 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Rutschenfelsen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Rutschenfelsen is Metzingen - Bad Urach via Urach Waterfall with a 4.8-star rating from 7 reviews.
Top sights in Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb
Explore in the Bad Urach area
More trails
Activities
Attractions
- Cave trails in Bad Urach
- Forest trails in Bad Urach
- Hard trails in Bad Urach
- Long trails in Bad Urach
- Moderate trails in Bad Urach
- River trails in Bad Urach
- Trails with historic sites in Bad Urach
- Trails with views in Bad Urach
- Waterfall trails in Bad Urach
- Wildflower trails in Bad Urach
- Wildlife trails in Bad Urach
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