Magyar Természetjáró Szövetség weboldalai MTSZ MTSZ térképportál Turista Magazin TuristaShop Kéktúra Gerecse50 A kéktúrázás napja
Try Pro for free
Choose a language
Plan a route here
Wayside Cross Wayside Cross · Swabian Alb · 732 m

Drackenstein field cross

Responsible for this content
District of Göppingen Verified partner 
Map / Drackenstein field cross

A newly erected wayside cross stands at the edge of the field near Drackenstein - as a sign of faith and cohesion after the original cross was destroyed in 2022 and the figure stolen.

On the outskirts of Drackenstein, surrounded by fields and with a view of the Alb plateau, there is once again a simple but impressive wayside cross. The original wayside cross was vandalized by unknown persons in 2022 and the accompanying figure of Jesus was stolen. The loss caused consternation in the community - many residents associated the cross with a place of reflection and quiet contemplation on walks or while working in the fields.

Thanks to the commitment of the village community, the cross has now been completely renovated and reinstalled. The new wooden cross stands firmly on a stone base, bears an artistically carved figure of Christ and is protected from wind and weather by a small roof.

Today, the wayside cross is not only a reminder of Christian traditions, but also of solidarity, hope and the respectful treatment of religious symbols. Walkers, pilgrims and hikers will find a peaceful place to linger here - in the middle of the gentle landscape around Drackenstein.

Public transport

Get Timetable to destination

to
Drackenstein field cross

Coordinates

DD
48.557974, 9.695381
DMS
48°33'28.7"N 9°41'43.4"E
UTM
32U 551310 5378553
w3w 
///auditioned.ribs.gardener
Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Recommendations nearby

Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Albrunde
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 23.8 km
Duration 5:55 h
Ascent 163 m
Descent 163 m

The circular hike between Drackenstein, Hohenstadt, and Merklingen leads across the impressive Alb plateau.

1.7
from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Albtrauf route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 98.8 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 916 m
Descent 916 m

The Albtrauf is the namesake of the 100-kilometer-long, scenically and culturally very diverse cycling route in the district of Göppingen and its ...

3
from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
Show all on map

Localization

Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

User Questions

Don't see what you need here?
Ask a question and get an answer from the author, the official DMO or the community.

No ratings (yet)
Be the first to leave a rating or write a review!
Share your experiences and advice to help millions of people find and plan their next outdoor adventure.
Rating submitted

Drackenstein field cross


Geislinger Weg
73345 Drackenstein
Baden-Württemberg
Place to visit
Questions and answers
10-day forecast
  • My Map
  • Content
  • Show images Hide images
Features
Maps and trails
Hiking Trail · Swabian Alb
Albrunde
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 23.8 km
Duration 5:55 h
Ascent 163 m
Descent 163 m

The circular hike between Drackenstein, Hohenstadt, and Merklingen leads across the impressive Alb plateau.

1.7
from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
Bicycle Rides · Swabian Alb
Albtrauf route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 98.8 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 916 m
Descent 916 m

The Albtrauf is the namesake of the 100-kilometer-long, scenically and culturally very diverse cycling route in the district of Göppingen and its ...

3
from Erlebnisregion Schwäbischer Albtrauf e.V.,   District of Göppingen
Logo agrar Logo aofk Logo mol Logo otp