Best trails near Leimberg
4.4(448 reviews)
Want to check out Leimberg from the trail? Good news: 7 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 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Leimberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (319)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrVaried Grafensteig in the Swabian Jura, Baden-Württemberg The hike on this certified premium hiking trail begins at the fee-based hiking car park in Maisental. A variety of attractions await on the varied route around the Runden Berg: Picturesque meadow valleys, some forest sections and several waterfalls worth seeing make the Wasserfallsteig near Bad Urach, which is part of the Grafensteige, a real experience. The magnificent views from the slide rock are not to be scoffed at either. So...
- 4.8 (78)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular loop in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg This hike near St. Johann follows the certified premium hiking trail Wasserfallsteig near Bad Urach for the most part, but is a bit shorter. As the name suggests, this loop is all about the water. Following beautiful streams and past several impressive waterfalls, it goes around the Runder Berg. It starts at the Maisental car park (parking for a fee). There is also a place to stop for refreshments here. Highlights of the hike: - Güterstein...
- 4.5 (34)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrFamily-friendly, idyllic loop in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This loop is suitable for the whole family. On hot days in particular, this route offers refreshment as you stroll through meadows and forests to the Urach waterfall. The loop starts at the Wiesfels parking lot and leads past Leimberg and Rutschenfelsen to the Urach waterfall. The trail returns via Hölle and leads to the second waterfall on the tour - the Upper Güterstein Waterfall. From there it goes back to the starting...
- 3.5 (6)·Hard·16.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrThis route is stage 10 of the Albsteig (HW1), a long-distance trail along the northern edge of the Swabian Jura. This specific segment starts in the spa town of Bad Urach and ends in Honau (Lichtenstein). The path leads from the Erms Valley up to the Albtrauf escarpment and across the picturesque ridges of the Alb through lush beech forests. An absolute highlight is the famous Lichtenstein Castle, perched spectacularly on a cliff edge, as well as viewpoints like the Eppenzillfels. Overnight...
- 4.7 (4)·Hard·9.1 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrClose to nature, idyllic circular hike on the Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This picturesque circular route leads through the idyllic nature of the UNESCO Swabian Alb Biosphere Reserve and parts of the Hohe Warte nature reserve. The near-natural paths and the opportunity to observe the diverse flora and fauna are particularly beautiful. Highlights of the round: - Nice views - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscape
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Leimberg?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Leimberg. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Leimberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Leimberg is Wasserfallsteig near Bad Urach, which has a 4.7 star rating from 319 reviews. This trail is 6.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,699 ft.
What is the longest trail near Leimberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Leimberg is Um die Hohe Warte. This trail is estimated to be 25.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Leimberg?
Leimberg: With an ascent of 5,980 ft, Um die Hohe Warte has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Albsteig (HW1) Stage 10: Bad Urach - Honau with 4,698 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Leimberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Leimberg is Metzingen - Bad Urach via Urach Waterfall with a 4.8-star rating from 7 reviews.