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Hikes in Balingen

Baden-Wurttemberg,Germany

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Balingen, a town in the Zollernalbkreis district in Germany, offers numerous opportunities for hiking enthusiasts. The geographical location of Balingen is particularly attractive as it is surrounded by a picturesque landscape. Surrounded by rolling hills and wooded areas, the region is perfect for hiking.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Balingen

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Hiking Trail · Irrenberg-Hundsrücken
Hundsrücken and Irrenberg: no dogs and no lunatics, but views!
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
5
9.4 km
2:50 h
310 m
230 m
This short but beautiful - and certainly challenging - tour offers views of the landscape, insights into history and geology and a fantastic cultural landscape.
At Albtraufweg
Hiking Trail · Swabian Jura
Over the Hundsrücken to Heiligenkopf
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.4
14.4 km
4:56 h
514 m
514 m
Challenging hike on the Albtrauf with magnificent panoramic views.
Detour to the Heuberg playground and barbecue area
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Circular route "Kleine Heubergrunde" in Balingen (wheelchair accessible)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
6.2 km
2:00 h
63 m
63 m
Accessible path leading through forest and fields. The path is especially suitable for people in (e-) wheelchairs (with accompaniment) and families with strollers.
Fruit trees with Lochenstein in the background
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Lochenstein-Hörnle circular route in Balingen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.8
9.8 km
4:00 h
480 m
480 m
Extremely charming and varied route to the heights of the Swabian Alb with impressive distant views.
Rest on the Interstuhl path
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Interstuhlpfad in Meßstetten-Tieringen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
3.8
12.8 km
4:30 h
289 m
290 m
On the way to pause - the Interstuhlpfad hiking trail is an invitation to embark on a discovery journey and learn more about the variety of sitting.
View of Hohenzollern Castle
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Traufgang Wiesenrunde in Albstadt
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
4.3
10.6 km
3:30 h
150 m
176 m
Picturesque valleys, the idyll of quiet meadows and fields, a great view of Hohenzollern Castle, as well as rare plants await us on the Traufgang "Wiesenrunde".
Felsenmeer Traufgang Felsenmeersteig
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Traufgang Felsenmeersteig in Albstadt
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Open
4.7
16.8 km
6:00 h
723 m
723 m
The Felsenmeersteig – the royal route among the Traufgänge. Experience the Swabian Alb in all its facets. A route that can also be divided into two shorter routes, depending on desire, mood, and fitness.
House of Folk Art
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Hirschguldenweg in Balingen-Dürrwangen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4
9.4 km
3:30 h
347 m
347 m
The Hirschguldenweg leads through a landscape full of history and stories, above all the legend of the Hirschgulden.
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Donau-Zollernalb-Weg 9th stage: from Meßstetten to Schömberg
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27.2 km
8:00 h
701 m
928 m
Donau-Zollernalb-Weg: 9th stage. Highlights by the minute along the Albtrauf. Through beautiful Alb countryside amidst the typical juniper landscape between gentle hills, fragrant meadows, mysterious forests, and rugged cliffs along the edge to the reservoir at Schömberg.
Mildersbachtal circular route
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Mildersbachtal circular route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
3.6
10.1 km
3:00 h
190 m
190 m
Magnificent view of the Alb mountains, fire pits at the hiking parking lot and at the shelter after 1/3 of the route
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There are many beautiful hiking tours in Balingen and the surrounding area. One popular route leads along the Albtrauf, a striking rocky ridge that stretches over large parts of the Zollernalbkreis district. From here you have a breathtaking view of the valley and can experience the beauty of nature up close.

A hike through Balingen Castle Park is also particularly recommended. Here you can not only admire the impressive architecture of the castle, but also take relaxing walks through well-tended gardens.

For families with children, there are special child-friendly hiking trails. The fairy tale trail near Frommern, for example, tells stories and legends throughout the trail, making for fun and adventure while hiking.

The best seasons for hiking in Balingen are spring and autumn. During these months the weather is pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful colours. In spring, numerous flowers blossom at the edge of the path and in autumn, colourful leaves bathe the forest in a brilliant play of colours.

Overall, Balingen offers a variety of hiking trails and routes for all levels of difficulty. From easy walks to challenging mountain tours, there is something for everyone. The varied landscape, the tourist attractions and the child-friendly hiking routes make Balingen an attractive destination for hiking enthusiasts.

So lace up your hiking boots and discover the beauty of nature in Balingen!

Reviews

  • May 30, 2026
    Sonja Stuber
    May 30, 2026
    Eine sehr schöne Tour, perfekt ausgeschildert und sehr abwechslungsreich. Man geht viel auf Wiesenwegen über die Albhochfläche, auf schönen Waldpfaden am Trauf entlang. Natürlich kommen zwischen durch mal breitere Forstwege, da kann man dann mal bisel Gas geben und Kilometer machen 🤣 die meiste Zeit sind die Wege aber doch eher schmal. Man hat tolle Ausblicke besonders der oberhalb der Ruine Schalksburg ist echt toll. Auch am Schluss vom Böllat aus hat man nochmal eine schöne Aussicht. Die Tour ist landschaftlich abwechslungsreich mir hat sie sehr gut gefallen und ich werde sie auch weiterempfehlen.
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    Written May 30, 2026
  • May 25, 2026
    Uli Miller
    May 25, 2026
    tolle Tour an heißen Tagen. Start und Ende am Freibad. Einfach Top! Danke für die Route
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    Written May 25, 2026
  • May 17, 2026
    Götz Oertel 
    May 17, 2026
    Tolle Tor mit Abwechslung. Vor allem, wo gerade die Blumenwiesen blühen. Hinweis zum angegebenen Parkplatz: Alle 5 Meter steht nun ein Schild, dass nur während Veranstaltungen dort geparkt werden darf. Gute Parkmöglichkeit am Ortseingang Thanheim.
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    Written May 17, 2026
  • March 06, 2026
    Alois Schnorr
    March 05, 2026
    einfache, unspektakuläre Runde.
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    Written March 06, 2026
  • June 05, 2025
    Sonja Stuber
    June 05, 2025
    Eine schöne Tour durch Wald und Wiesen und wie immer bei den Traufgängen, perfekt ausgeschildert. Der Blick zur Zollernburg war toll es gab auch noch ein paar ein weitere schöne Ausblicke.
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    Written June 05, 2025
  • May 11, 2025
    Chris Ta 
    Schöne abwechslungsreiche Runde, wir haben einige Orchideen gesehen.
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    Written May 11, 2025
  • April 22, 2025
    P S 
    April 20, 2025
    Wunderschöne Tour! Sehr empfehlenswert. Ich war am hier am Ostersonntag unterwegs, daher nahezu Menschenleer. Landschaftlich ist diese Tour wirklich toll, trotz dem durchwachsenden Wetter bei mir. Wer gerne grillt: Man kommt an 2-3 Grillenstellen vor, ggfs. mit kleinem Umweg. Am besten auf den Übersichtskarten an den Parkplätzen schauen, wo sie sind.
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    Written April 22, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Over the Lochenpass
  • March 06, 2025
    Alexander Behr 
    Richtige schöne Tour, absolut aussichtsreich und immer abwechselnd.
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    Written March 06, 2025
  • January 19, 2025
    Alois Schnorr
    January 18, 2025
    Runde mit feinen Aussichtspunkten und einigen Einkehrmöglichkeiten. Aktuell umfangreiche Forst- und Wegebauarbeiten. Sehr gut beschildert; vorgesehene Laufrichtung einhalten
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    Written January 19, 2025
  • December 01, 2024
    Jörg Ba
    schöne Runde mit Sicht auf Hohenzollern
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    Written December 01, 2024
  • September 08, 2024
    Wolfgang Schmelzle 
    8+gerade hH ein q mm in mm in h im q mm. ag v .a km m:⁠-⁠P8⁠-⁠)8⁠-:⁠'⁠((⁠+⁠_⁠+⁠):⁠'⁠(*⁠\⁠0⁠/
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    Written September 08, 2024
  • November 08, 2023
    Uwe Siehler 
    November 07, 2023
    Im Herbst eine sehr schöne Rundtour, wir hatten eine tolle Laubfärbung und eine tolle Sicht bei klarem Wetter.. Uns hat auch die Kleinräumigkeit der Landschaft gut gefallen, es war sehr abwechslungsreich. Heute war ein Teil der Tour leider wegen Forstarbeiten gesperrt, wie vorbildlicherweise bereits auf dem Wanderparkplatz zu lesen war. Die Alternativroute haben wir uns dann selbst zusammengebastelt.
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    Written November 08, 2023

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