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Albsteig (HW1) – Stage 2 – Harburg to Mönchsdeggingen
Schwäbische Alb
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View of Harburg CastlePhoto: Elisabeth Bürzele, Ferienland Donau-Ries e.V.
Region: Swabian Alb
The second stage is the shortest Albsteig day route. It leads for 12 kilometers from Harburg to Mönchsdeggingen.
We recommend: Visit Harburg Castle in the morning on a guided tour. It is one of the largest, oldest, and best-preserved castles in southern Germany. After a refreshment at the castle tavern, you can start your hike. After leaving the town of Harburg behind, you hike along the Bockberg nature reserve. The path then leads through the forest all the way to Mönchsdeggingen, where the impressive monastery already greets you at the town entrance.
Author’s recommendation
"Arriving in Mönchsdeggingen, a contemplative visit to the former monastery church and a sweeping view from the viewpoint over the Ries up to the northern crater edge let this impressive hiking day come to a close."
Ingrid Strauß, Biohof Strauß
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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This is a moderate mid-mountain hike, with some steep ascents and rather narrow paths. Experienced hikers will therefore have more joy and pleasure here than beginners in hiking. Experience, endurance, and appropriate equipment are prerequisites. The Albsteig (HW1) was completely re-signed in 2016 and again certified as a quality path in 2020. Additionally, a hiking map and/or GPS device never hurt.
Tips and suggestions
Swabian Alb Tourism
Bismarckstraße 21
72574 Bad Urach
Tel. +49 (0) 71 25 / 93 930 - 0
Roadbook
Schloss Harburg
Fürstliche Waldschänke Eisbrunn
Am Buchberg
Geotope Kühstein
Bockberg
Steinerne Brücke
Ehem. Kloster und kath. Pfarrkirche St. Martin
Public transport
By train to Harburg (Swabia)Directions
Parking
Two large parking lots in front of and below Harburg are available free of charge. About a 5-minute walk to the castle.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Albsteig brochure from Swabian Alb Tourism (www.schwaebischealb.de)
Map material from the Swabian Alb Association
Author’s map recommendations
Recreational maps from the Baden-Württemberg State Survey Office sheet no. L 7328 – Höchstädt and sheet no. F 522 – Aalen
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Good hiking shoes, possibly poles, hiking map, possibly GPS, snack, drink, rainwear
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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