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· Swabian Alb
Albsteig (HW1) – Stage 4 – Bopfingen to Aalen-Unterkochen
Schwäbische Alb
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Kapfenburg CastlePhoto: Christian Frumolt, Landratsamt Ostalbkreis
On the stage between Bopfingen and Aalen-Unterkochen, two hydrological highlights of the Albsteig are passed: the Eger spring and the source of the Kocher. Right at the beginning of the stage, there is a longer ascent before the route goes downhill towards the Schenkenstein ruins. Afterwards, you hike past the Jewish cemetery into the village of Aufhausen. Then you pass the idyllic Eger spring and move along forest paths towards Kapfenburg Castle, which you can glimpse repeatedly. Over a longer wooded section, you reach the source of the Kocher, whose bubbling sound is hardly to be overlooked. The stage destination Aalen-Unterkochen is not far from here.
Author’s recommendation
"The Albsteig (HW1) offers countless fascinating views along the East Alb. Here, hikers can enjoy diverse nature and let their soul dangle and relax sustainably throughout all seasons."
Thilo Rentschler, Lord Mayor of the City of Aalen
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
This is a medium-difficulty mountain range hike with partly steep ascents and fairly narrow paths. Experienced hikers will therefore have more joy and enjoyment here than beginners in hiking. Experience, endurance, and the appropriate equipment are prerequisites. The Albsteig (HW1) was completely re-signed in 2016 and re-certified as a quality trail in 2020. Additionally, a hiking map and/or a GPS device will never hurt.Tips and suggestions
https://www.schwaebische-ostalb.de/
http://www.tourismus.ostalbkreis.de/
Schwäbische Alb Tourismus
Bismarckstraße 21
72574 Bad Urach
Tel. +49 (0) 71 25 / 93 930 - 0
Roadbook
Bopfingen Bahnhof
Bopfingen ZOB
Zum Sonnenwirt
Evang. Pfarrkirche St. Blasius
Aufhausen Bahnhof
Burg Schenkenstein
Schloss Kapfenburg
Landgasthof Läuterhäusle
Rathausplatz Unterkochen
Public transport
More information about getting there by public transport can be found here.
Directions
Bopfingen is connected to the supraregional road network by the B 29 (Waiblingen - Nördlingen) and the A 7 (Ulm - Würzburg), which can be reached about 15 km west via the Westhausen junction. The B 29 runs directly through the city of Bopfingen itself as well as through the districts Aufhausen and Trochtelfingen. The other districts are accessible via the L 1070 and the surrounding municipal connecting roads.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Albsteig brochure by Schwäbische Alb Tourismus (www.schwaebischealb.de)
Author’s map recommendations
Recreation maps of the State Surveying Office Baden-Württemberg sheet no. F 522 – Aalen
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Equipment
Good hiking boots, poles, hiking map, possibly GPS, snack, drink, rainwear
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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