Best trails near Filsursprung

Certified, fabulous quality hiking trail near Wiesensteig, Baden-Württemberg. Around the ruins of Reußenstein Castle, this loop follows unspoilt paths through the protected forest up to the Alb plateau. The dream tour offers marvellous views of the Neidlinger Tal valley and the Filsursprung spring invites to take a break. The enchanted-looking sunken paths hint that the paths and tracks have been used for a very long time. It is possible to stop for refreshments at the Reußenstein garden...

This route is Stage 1 of the Albtraufgänger, which starts in Wiesensteig and ends at the Deutsches Haus near Gruibingen. From Wiesensteig Castle, past historic half-timbered houses, the trail leads through the upper Filstal valley to the source of the Fils River and the Schertelshöhle cave before ascending to the spectacular Reußenstein Castle ruins. Hikers then cross the plateau of the Swabian Alb toward the Boßler viewpoint and the Jahrhundertstein. Inns offer lodging in Wiesensteig and...

Stage 3 of the Alb Valley Cycle Path in the Swabian Alb. The third and last stage of the long-distance cycle path leads from the beautiful village of Deggingen over the historic Wiesensteig, where you can explore the Reußenstein ruins and the famous Helfensteiner Residenzschloss. We continue to the picturesque mountain village of Westerheim with its impressive caves. The “Stone House”, which is 8 meters high and 55 meters long, is well worth a visit. On the way back to the starting point in...