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Long Distance Hiking
· Swabian Alb
Albsteig (HW1) – Stage 6 – Heubach to Kuchalb (Donzdorf)
Schwäbische Alb
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View into the FilstalPhoto: Gast Alb, Landratsamt Göppingen
This long and varied route goes up the Scheuelberg and the Albtrauf; beautiful footpaths and many viewpoints lie along the challenging route. The Scheuelberg is the first ascent, already here beautiful viewpoints reward the effort. Weißenstein with the church and the impressive castle marks about the middle of the route. Finally, it goes to the Albtrauf, from which you enjoy numerous views. The Messelstein is surely the most impressive of them. The destination of the route is Kuchalb. The Kuchalber Hof lies directly on the route and is suitable as an overnight accommodation.
Author’s recommendation
"The flagship of the Swabian Alb is the Albsteig (HW1). You will experience wonderful hikes there, and the many stories along the way, for example about the legendary Staufer dynasty, will fascinate you."
Manfred Winkler, trail warden Filsgau, Swabian Alb Association
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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The ascent to the Scheuelberg and the Albtrauf is not recommended in heavy rain or similar weather due to the risk of slipping.
This is a moderately difficult mid-mountain hike, the ascents are partly steep and the paths quite narrow. Experienced hikers will therefore have more enjoyment and pleasure here than beginners in hiking. Experience and endurance as well as the appropriate equipment are required. The Albsteig (HW1) was completely re-signed in 2016 and again certified as a quality trail in 2020. Additionally, a hiking map and/or a GPS device never hurt.
Tips and suggestions
Swabian Alb Tourism
Bismarckstraße 21
72574 Bad Urach
Tel. +49 (0) 71 25 / 93 930 - 0
Himmelreich
Bargauer Kreuz
Country inn Linde
Parking lot "Im Städle"
Weissenstein Castle
Messelstein
Messelberg parking lot
Lion's bench on the Messelberg
Rötelstein
Donzdorf flying hut
Maierhalde
Parking lot Kuchalb
Public transport
Information about travel to Heubach can be found here.Directions
Information about travel to Heubach can be found here.
Parking
Information about travel to Heubach can be found here.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Albsteig brochure from Swabian Alb Tourism (www.schwaebischealb.de)
Author’s map recommendations
Leisure map from the Baden-Württemberg State Survey Office: Sheet No. F 521 – Göppingen
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Equipment
Good hiking shoes, poles, hiking map, possibly GPS, snacks, drink, rainwear, mobile phoneLocalization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions