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· Swabian Alb
Albsteig (HW1) – Stage 3 – Mönchsdeggingen to Bopfingen
Schwäbische Alb
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View of the Bopfingen IpfPhoto: Christian Frumolt, Landratsamt Ostalbkreis
After the short stage the day before, the first big challenge now awaits. The path leads nearly 27 kilometers, alternating between forest paths and narrow trails, to Bopfingen. At Schweindorf, a wildlife enclosure is crossed, and with a bit of luck, you can spot deer and other wildlife. For hikers with dogs, a detour is signposted. Afterwards, there are repeated views of the Ries, the Bopfinger Ipf, and Baldern Castle. The stage destination is then also Bopfingen, an old imperial city with a beautiful center and a landmark visible from afar, the witness mountain Ipf.
Author’s recommendation
“It is worth exploring the diverse landscape of the Swabian Ostalb on foot. When you then climb the Ipf in Bopfingen, you have a wonderful view into the unique Ries landscape.”
Susanne Dambacher, Managing Director of the Tourism Association Erlebnisregion Schwäbische Ostalb
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Gasthof Zum BärenSafety information
This is a moderately difficult mid-mountain hike, the ascents are partly steep and the trails quite narrow. Experienced hikers will therefore enjoy it more and find it more pleasurable than beginners in hiking. Experience and 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. A hiking map and/or a GPS device can never hurt as a supplement.Tips and suggestions
Swabian Alb Tourism
Bismarckstraße 21
72574 Bad Urach
Tel. +49 (0) 71 25 / 93 930 - 0
Burgruine Flochberg
Gasthof Zum Bären
Historische Kräuterkammer
Bopfingen Bahnhof
Am Buchberg
Zum Sonnenwirt
Geotope Kühstein
Wanderparkplatz
Klosterruine mit evang. Kirche St. Peter
Directions
From the south:
From Augsburg via Donauwörth take the B25 towards Würzburg/Nördlingen. In Möttingen turn left at the station towards Bissingen/Mönchsdeggingen.
From Ulm the A7 to the Heidenheim exit. Then take the B466 to Nördlingen. From Nördlingen .
From the north:
From Würzburg the A7 to the Ellwangen or Wasseralfingen exit, then towards Nördlingen. From Nördlingen
From Nuremberg the A6 to the Schwabach/West exit, then towards Gunzenhausen to Nördlingen on the B466. From Nördlingen
From Nördlingen take the B25 towards Donauwörth. At Möttingen turn right at the station towards Bissingen/Mönchsdeggingen.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Albsteig brochure from Schwäbische Alb Tourismus (www.schwaebischealb.de)
Author’s map recommendations
Recreational maps from the Baden-Württemberg State Survey Office sheet no. F 522 – Aalen
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Equipment
Good hiking shoes, possibly poles, hiking map, possibly GPS, snack, drink, rainwear
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions