Best hard trails in Upper Danube Nature Park
Explore the most popular hard trails in Upper Danube Nature Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.4 (59)·Hard·8.1 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrDanube Rock Run rich in nature and culture in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg This route is a certified premium hiking trail that offers many exciting natural and cultural attractions. The Felsenweg monastery starts at the gym in Laiz and leads on partly steep and narrow paths through truly spectacular landscapes. From split rocks, caves worth seeing and lush green river valleys, there is something for every taste. It is worth stopping every now and then to enjoy the magnificent views of...
- 4.6 (49)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic, certified premium hiking trail in the Donaubergland, Baden-Württemberg. This route is part of the "Donauwellen" and is located in the Upper Danube Nature Park. This varied route leads along the Ziegelhütte to the Kallenberg ruins, Bronnen Castle and the Bronnen Caves. This loop also offers beautiful views and fascinating rock formations. A nice stop is recommended at the Berghaus Knopfmacher on the last few kilometers. Attention! The actual Danube footbridge (pedestrian bridge...
- 4.5 (32)·Hard·8.9 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular, certified premium hiking trail in Donaubergland, Baden-Württemberg. This route is part of the Danube waves and offers some cultural and historical highlights. So you walk over the historic wooden bridge over the Danube and past the Beuron monastery. In terms of landscape, however, this route also has a lot to offer. In addition to exciting rock formations, there are wonderful views, beautiful forests and, last but not least, the Danube. Highlights of the hike: - Wildenstein...
- 4.2 (13)·Hard·34.6 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrStage 5 of the German Danube Cycle Route. The fifth day's stage of the long-distance cycle path leads from Tuttlingen to Sigmaringen. You should plan some time especially for the stopover in Beuron, because here you can admire the Danube breakthrough as well as the Benedictine monastery. Highlights: - Beuron Benedictine Monastery - Danube breakthrough - Sigmaringen Castle
- 4.1 (19)·Hard·8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrInteresting, certified premium hiking trail in the Donaubergland, Baden-Württemberg. This route on the Swabian Alb leads along varied forests and landscapes. The sinking of the Danube is a popular tourist destination that can be observed from the bank path or from the river bed itself. The Danube flows into the Black Sea via the European watershed - but thanks to the sinking of the Danube, part of the water at Immendingen flows through underground cavities to the Aachtopf, Germany's largest...
- 4.6 (3)·Hard·8.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrInteresting, certified premium hiking trail in the Donaubergland, Baden-Württemberg. This route leads through the FFH area "Großer Heuberg und Donautal", past the Schäferbrunnen, over the sheep pastures at the "Alten Berg" and to the former sheepfold at the Allenspacher Hof. The name of the path says it all, because the sheep farm used to be a necessary addition to the livestock industry for almost all villages in the Alb. Today it mainly serves to preserve the typical Alb landscape. The...
- 4.8 (7)·Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrStage 1 of the “Donau-Zollernalb-Weg” long-distance hiking trail, Baden-Württemberg. This is the first stage of the Danube-Zollernalb-Weg, which runs for almost 160 km from Beuron in the Danube Valley to the Lemberg and crosses the highest part of the Swabian Alb. The first stage starts in Beuron and the hike ends in Hausen im Tal. Great views and cultural monuments worth seeing are not difficult to find on this hike. There are places to stay overnight and refreshment stops. Highlights of...
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·13.8 mi·Est. 8–9 hrThis route follows stage 14 of the Albsteig (HW1), connecting Burgfelden with Ratshausen on a challenging and scenic section. The hike initially leads downhill to Laufen before a narrow path winds in switchbacks through a protected forest up to the Hülenbuchwiesen nature reserve. Special highlights include the Hörnle viewpoint, the steep climb to the Lochenstein with its summit cross, and the spectacular views from the Gespaltener Fels and the Plettenberg, the first peak over 3,280 feet on...
- 5.0 (2)·Hard·9.4 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrStage 2 of the “Donau-Zollernalb-Weg” long-distance hiking trail, Baden-Württemberg. This is the second stage of the Donau-Zollernalb-Weg quality trail, which runs for almost 160 km from Beuron in the Danube Valley to the Lemberg and crosses the highest part of the Swabian Alb once. The second stage starts in Hausen im Tal and the hike ends in Gutenstein. There are two quite strenuous climbs that are rewarded with an abundance of great views and several ruins that are well worth seeing. The...
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- Amalienfelsen
- Oberes Donautal
- Jägerhaushöhle
- Wolfental
- Burgreste Burgstallhöhle
- Laibfelsen
- Schloss Bronnen
- Donaublick
- Ruine Kallenberg
- Rauher Stein
- Zeltplatz Bronnen
- Benediktushöhle
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Burg Wildenstein
- Känzele
- Höhle am Scharzwagfels
- Stiegelesfels
- Sperberloch
- Burg Wildenstein
- Luchs-Zentrum
- Gundelfinger Gut