Best trails near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach
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Want to check out Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach from the trail? Good news: 5 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. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.9 (17)·Moderate·8.3 mi·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 trail 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·6.1 mi·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·5.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried hike in the Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Württemberg. The loop 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 Hayingen...
- Hard·12.8 mi·Est. 6–7 hrCulture and scenic section of the long-distance hiking trail Swabian Alb Südrand-Weg HW 2 A varied hike with numerous cultural and famous historical sights. Through forest and valley you pass all the excellent views and along idyllic rivers. This stage has refreshment stops and can be reached by train and bus. Highlights: -Natural monuments of the city of Hayingen - "Old Hospital" -City Church "St. Vitus " -Schülzburg ruins -Wimsener Höhle -Glass Valley
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach is HOCHGEHBERGE I "hochgehpilgert", which has a 4.9 star rating from 17 reviews. This trail is 8.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,443 ft.
What is the longest trail near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach is Schwäbische Alb Südrand-Weg HW 2 Etappe 9: Hayingen - Friedingen. This trail is estimated to be 12.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach?
Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach: With an ascent of 2,155 ft, 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 1,564 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach?
The most popular and difficult trail near Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach 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