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Nightmare Watcher

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    The Albtraufgucker trail winds through the rolling foothills of the Alb and offers beautiful views of the slopes of the Albtrauf and the “Blue Wall,” as Mörike described it.

    difficult
    Distance 32 km
    7:55 h
    249 m
    363 m
    480 m
    344 m

    In addition to wonderful views, there are beautiful valleys along the trail, and the landscape unfolds in a breathtaking expanse on the hilltops. The towns along the route offer fascinating historical and cultural attractions. Of course, there’s no shortage of dining options either. The vast majority of the Traufguckerweg trails are paved and flatter than the trails along the Albtraufgängerweg. The trails of the Traufguckerweg are therefore ideal for strolls with strollers, as well as for seniors and leisure hikers who wish to explore a completely different—yet no less beautiful—part of the Alb foothills alongside the typical slopes of the Albtrauf.

    The route can also be walked in sections, which reduces the difficulty.

    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    480 m
    Lowest point
    344 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 41.64%Dirt road 23.13%Forested/wild trail 25.20%Path 8.42%Road 1.59%Unknown 0%
    Asphalt
    13.3 km
    Dirt road
    7.4 km
    Forested/wild trail
    8.1 km
    Path
    2.7 km
    Road
    509 m
    Unknown
    0 m
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    Rest stops

    High-altitude restaurant Café Waldeck
    Hotel Restaurant Panorama
    Restaurant Schäferhof
    Pizzeria Santo
    Ristorante Pizzeria - IL Pomodoro
    Country inn Lamm
    Restaurant Krone
    Gasthof Zur Sonne
    Seminaris Sunday Hotel Bad Boll
    Hotel Albblick
    Gasthof Restaurant zur Krone
    Fratelli - Gelato naturale
    Café Linde ALB
    la vita - Health food store & Café Krüger
    Landhotel Sonnenhalde
    Landgasthaus Ochsen (Gammelshausen)
    Ristorante Il Cavallino
    Ristorante Pizzeria Rubacuore
    Eschenbacher hut
    Restaurant Schützenhaus
    TSV Eschenbach by Kathy
    Hotel Zum Bäumle
    La Stella
    Ristorante - Zum Ochsen - da Pino
    Hotel-Restaurant Löwen
    Gasthaus zum Hirsch
    GleisCafé Dolomiti

    Safety information

    When it's wet, some trails can be slippery and dangerous. Watch your step and use hiking poles for stability if necessary.

    Tips and suggestions

    Respectful Coexistence in the Göppingen District.

    Code of Conduct:

    • Respect trail closures and the quiet zones designated in the recreational trail plan.
    • Leave no trace—such as trash or animal waste—and treat the trails with care.
    • Be proactive and considerate. Adapt your behavior to the situation at hand. Safety comes first.
    • Respect other users of the woods and fields.
    • Be considerate of animals and plants.
    • Plan ahead and make the most of daylight. Try to avoid the early morning and evening twilight hours.
    • Observe the ban on entering agricultural land during the growing season.
    • Stay on marked trails and avoid forest edges; this helps wildlife become more accustomed to people.

     For more information, visit ruecksicht-macht-wege-breiter.de

    Roadbook

    The Albtraufguckerweg trail winds through the rolling foothills of the Alb and offers impressive views of the striking rock formations of the Albtrauf. The route passes through picturesque valleys and, from the hilltops, opens up sweeping vistas of the surrounding landscape. Along the way, various towns invite you to linger with their fascinating historical and cultural attractions. Dining options are also available along the route. Most sections of the Albtraufguckerweg are paved and relatively flat, making for a pleasant walk. 

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    High-altitude restaurant Café Waldeck
    Municipality of Aichelberg
    Hotel Restaurant Panorama
    Restaurant Schäferhof
    Funk Bakery
    Shepherd's fountain
    Zell u.A. Kath. Kirche
    Pizzeria Santo
    Ristorante Pizzeria - IL Pomodoro
    Hattenhofen Bruckwiesenspielplatz
    Aegidius Church
    Country inn Lamm
    Restaurant Krone
    Municipality of Hattenhofen
    Hattenhofen, Ortsmitte
    Sour well
    Ilg farm
    Rainer Rau - Good from the pasture pig
    Gasthof Zur Sonne
    Spielplatz Pliensbach
    Historic Blumhardt cemetery
    Kurpark & Wandelhalle
    MineralTherme Bad Boll
    Historical Kurhaus Bad Boll
    Seminaris Sunday Hotel Bad Boll
    Hotel Albblick
    Bad Boll Kurhaus
    Protestant Conference Center Bad Boll
    Parking lot P3 (Badstraße/Pappelweg)
    Gasthof Restaurant zur Krone
    Parkplatz Klinge
    Bad Boll Hauptstr. Ortsmitte
    Fratelli - Gelato naturale
    Café Linde ALB
    la vita - Health food store & Café Krüger
    Tourist office town hall Bad Boll
    Protestant collegiate church of St. Cyriakus
    22nd Staufer stele
    Old schoolhouse
    Bad Boll Dürnauer Str.
    Landhotel Sonnenhalde
    Grail Glass Museum
    Dürnau moated castle
    Dürnau Kirchberg
    Dürnau parking lot
    Frühlingsstraße adventure playground
    Landgasthaus Ochsen (Gammelshausen)
    Ristorante Il Cavallino
    Gammelshausen village church
    Gammelshausen Schmiede
    Hikers' parking lot at the Gammelshausen building yard
    Viewpoint Gammelshausen
    Gammelshausen, Spielplatz
    Voralb-Bad Heiningen-Eschenbach
    Minigolf and pit-pat facility
    Motorhome site Heiningen
    Ristorante Pizzeria Rubacuore
    Hiking parking lot Heiningen
    Alpakafarmhofwiese (AlpacaFarmMeadow)
    Eschenbacher hut
    Eschenbach legend trail
    Eschenbach Backhaus
    Restaurant Schützenhaus
    Parking lot at the Schützenhaus Eschenbach
    TSV Eschenbach by Kathy
    CLEVERLES Trail
    Former Zillenhart Castle
    Center of the district of Göppingen
    Hiking parking lot Eiche
    "Forest Activity Trail" Schlater Forest
    Schlater Wald Barbecue Area
    Shelter in the Schlater Forest
    Heller family fruit farm
    Hotel Zum Bäumle
    La Stella
    Herrlinger family farm store
    Ristorante - Zum Ochsen - da Pino
    Hotel-Restaurant Löwen
    Süßen public library
    Süßen Rathaus
    Market fountain
    Historic water wheel
    Ulrichskirche (Süßen)
    Gasthaus zum Hirsch
    Süßen Bahnhof
    GleisCafé Dolomiti

    Public transport

    Various connection options:
    • Schlat: 980, 984
    • Eschenbach: 984
    • Gammelshausen: 981, 983
    • Dürnau: 983
    • Bad Boll: 920, 924, 983
    • Hattenhofen: 921, 922, 924
    • Zell: 165, 920, 921, 922, 924

    View the district schedule: www.vvs.de/fahrplan

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    Directions

    The tour can be accessed at several points along the route. Therefore, you can start the tour at various points along the route.

    Parking

    Parking is available at the P&M parking lot, located directly off the highway at the Aichelberg interchange.

    Coordinates

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    48.636057, 9.568845
    DMS
    48°38'09.8"N 9°34'07.8"E
    UTM
    32U 541908 5387155
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    Wear sturdy, non-slip shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. A backpack with water, snacks, and a first-aid kit is recommended.

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    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    32 km
    Duration
    7:55 h
    Ascent
    249 m
    Descent
    363 m
    Highest point
    480 m
    Lowest point
    344 m
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