Best trails near Wimsener Wasserfälle
4.4(63 reviews)
Wimsener Wasserfälle: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 6 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. Wimsener Wasserfälle: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Wimsener Wasserfälle are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.5 (31)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic, certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. The route leads through the core zone of the UNESCO Swabian Alb biosphere reserve and offers "pure nature". Juniper meadows, impressive limestone cliffs and idyllic streams await. The Hasenbach stream in the Glastal valley in particular, with its crystal-clear water, makes the tour a special experience. Idyllically situated benches and barbecue areas invite to take a break. The romantic Ehrenfels Castle towers...
- 4.9 (17)·Moderate·13.4 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPanoramic, certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. The trail runs through various protected areas: UNESCO biosphere reserve "Swabian Alb", fauna-flora habitat area "Zwiefaltener Alb" and bird sanctuary "Täler der Mittleren Flächenalb". The circular route leads through deep forests and wild and romantic valley areas. Highlights of this circular hike include the Zwiefalter Aach gorge with the "Wimsener Höhle" cave and its turquoise-blue water, as well as the late...
- 4.8 (12)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried hike near Hayingen, Baden-Württemberg. The route starts at the popular excursion destination of Wimsen Cave. This is the only show cave accessible by boat in Germany and the deepest explored water cave. The cave and the waterfalls near the car park can be visited as an option. From there, the hike leads southwards along the Zwiefalter Ach to the eponymous village of Zwiefalten. There are possibilities to stop for refreshments before returning to the starting point through the...
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried hike in the Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Württemberg. The circular route begins in Hayingen and leads past fields and meadows towards the forest, where it continues through the beautiful Schweiftal valley to the Alt Ehrenfels ruins and finally through the Glastal valley to Ehrenfels Castle. Another beautiful highlight awaits in the valley - a little further on, the route reaches the Wimsen waterfalls. The Friedrichshöhle inn is a nice place to stop off. The route back to...
- Hard·20.6 km·Est. 6–7 hrCultural and panoramic section of the long-distance hiking trail Schwäbische Alb Südrand-Weg HW 2 A varied hike with numerous cultural and famous historical sights. The route passes through forests and valleys with all kinds of outstanding views and idyllic rivers. This stage has refreshment stops and is accessible by train and bus. Highlights: -Natural monuments in the town of Hayingen - Old hospital -St Vitus town church -Schülzburg ruins -Wimsen Cave -Glastal
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Wimsener Wasserfälle?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Wimsener Wasserfälle. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Wimsener Wasserfälle?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Wimsener Wasserfälle is HOCHGEHBERGE I "hochgehschätzt", which has a 4.5 star rating from 31 reviews. This trail is 9.2 km long with an elevation gain of 277 m.
What is the longest trail near Wimsener Wasserfälle?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Wimsener Wasserfälle is Schwäbische Alb Südrand-Weg HW 2 Etappe 9: Hayingen - Friedingen. This trail is estimated to be 20.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Wimsener Wasserfälle?
Wimsener Wasserfälle: With an ascent of 657 m, Schwäbische Alb Südrand-Weg HW 2 Etappe 9: Hayingen - Friedingen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Zwiefalten ins Glastal with 477 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Wimsener Wasserfälle?
The most popular and difficult trail near Wimsener Wasserfälle is Von Zwiefalten ins Glastal with a 3.9-star rating from 2 reviews.
Top sights in Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb
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Points of interest
- Wimsener Wasserfälle
- Wimsener Höhle / Friedrichshöhle
- Schloss Ehrenfels
- Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels
- Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach
- Hasenbachquelle
- Bärenhöhle
- Glashöhle
- Graben
- Burg Derneck
- Ruine Maisenburg
- Runder Burren
- Heuscheuerle
- Vier Bayerbögen
- Ochsenlöcher
- Bettelmannshöhle
- Schülzburg
- Zwinger
- ehem. Burg Weiler (Kapf)
- Historischer Schneckengarten