Best trails near Burg Schenkenstein
4.5(6 reviews)
Burg Schenkenstein: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 2 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. Burg Schenkenstein: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 2 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Burg Schenkenstein are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (5)·Hard·27.7 km·Est. 8–8.5 hrThis route is stage 4 of the Albsteig (HW1), a long-distance trail along the northern edge of the Swabian Jura. This specific segment starts in Bopfingen and ends in Aalen-Unterkochen. The hike features two significant hydrological highlights: the source of the Eger and the source of the Kocher. The path passes the Schenkenstein ruins to Aufhausen and continues over the Wöllerstein—complete with a summit cross and logbook—towards Kapfenburg Castle. Before reaching Unterkochen, hikers can...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·15.4 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrFrom the car park in Aufhausen diagonally up onto the heath. Follow this uphill with views of the Ipf and the surrounding heath with some rocky outcrops. The tour goes along or over most of these hills and rocky outcrops in the direction of the Ipf, which is why you gain quite a few metres in altitude. In return, the tour offers marvellous views from above and below. There is an old synagogue in front of the Ipf in Oberdorf. This can be visited from April to September from 14:00 to...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Burg Schenkenstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Burg Schenkenstein is Albsteig (HW1) Stage 4: Bopfingen - Aalen-Unterkochen, which has a 4.9 star rating from 5 reviews. This trail is 27.7 km long with an elevation gain of 796 m.
What is the longest trail near Burg Schenkenstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Burg Schenkenstein is Albsteig (HW1) Stage 4: Bopfingen - Aalen-Unterkochen. This trail is estimated to be 27.7 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Burg Schenkenstein?
Burg Schenkenstein: With an ascent of 796 m, Albsteig (HW1) Stage 4: Bopfingen - Aalen-Unterkochen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Aufhausen- Bopfingen with 666 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Burg Schenkenstein?
The most popular and difficult trail near Burg Schenkenstein is Albsteig (HW1) Stage 4: Bopfingen - Aalen-Unterkochen with a 4.9-star rating from 5 reviews.
