Best historic site trails in Gerstetten
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Gerstetten with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·11.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrThis route is stage 4 of the Albschäferweg, starting in Gerstetten and ending at Schafhof Steinheim. From the Eglenseen, the path leads past the water tower to the Drei-Wettertannen rest area, crossing scenic plateaus with heathlands and mixed forests into the Stubental valley. The stage ends near the Steinheim Basin, one of the best-preserved meteorite craters in the world. Wild camping is prohibited along the route, so overnight stays should be booked in advance at guesthouses in nearby...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·13 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrExtension to the long-distance hiking trail "Lonetal-Wanderweg", Baden-Württemberg. This is the second additional stage that extends the Lonetal hiking trail into a loop. The markings vary from a red Y (to the Heldenfingen leisure area) to "Altheimer Wandertour 1" (from Hungerbrunnen) and a yellow Y (from the Hirschental car park) to unmarked sections. Downloading the route before starting the hike is therefore worthwhile. Highlights of the hike: - Bruchtal - Juniper heather -...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Gerstetten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Gerstetten is Lonetal hiking trail stage 5 (extension): Heldenfingen - Amstetten. This trail is estimated to be 13.0 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Gerstetten?
Gerstetten: With an ascent of 1,692 ft, Albschäferweg Stage 4: Gerstetten - Schafhof Steinheim has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Lonetal hiking trail stage 5 (extension): Heldenfingen - Amstetten with 1,479 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Gerstetten?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Gerstetten is Albschäferweg Stage 4: Gerstetten - Schafhof Steinheim with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.