Staufeneck Loop

The round-trip hike begins at the Stauferlandhalle and leads up to Staufeneck. After the climb, for a small fee, we can enjoy a fantastic view of the Göppingen district by climbing the tower. On clear days, the view stretches across the Forelalps to the Stuttgart TV Tower and from the Teck to the Hohenstaufen. The trail leads along the Geißrücken through lush, near-natural beech forests. Depending on the season, we’ll be accompanied along the way by magnificent flora and fauna, including many wildflowers and grasses. At the “Wannenhof – Etzberg” sign, we turn left and continue past the “Hinteren Etzberg” farm, following the edge of the forest through fields and meadows to Krummwälden, a district of the city of Eislingen. Here, it’s worth making a detour to St. James’ Church. Inside, you’ll find striking works of art, a two-winged shrine altar, and exposed murals. Passing a hiking parking lot, we head up the hill, from where we catch our first glimpse of the historic Schachenmayr settlement with its half-timbered houses. You can also enjoy a wonderful view of the middle Filstal valley from here. From here, we hike down into the village and through the residential areas back to the Stauferlandhalle. Just before reaching our destination, the Schachenmayr outdoor pool, with its plenty of historic charm, invites you to linger and cool off.