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With unparalleled views over the Rems and Filstal valleys, the Three Kaiser Mountains—connected by this circular hiking trail—are a major draw. Spanning a total length of just under 26 km, this challenging circular hike across the Three Kaiser Mountains offers breathtaking views and panoramic vistas. The tour can also be divided into two stages.
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Hauptstraße 1 | 73033 Göppingen
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The Three Emperors’ Hills consist of Stuifen, Rechberg, and Hohenstaufen. Stuifen is the only hill that is undeveloped. A castle dating from the 11th century once stood on Hohenstaufen. Excavations have revealed that Hohenstaufen was already inhabited before that time. The ruins of the castle, which was burned down during the Peasants’ War, have been archaeologically restored and are open to visitors today. The Rechberg is also home to a castle. Built in the 13th century, it was spared during countless wars and is therefore in much better condition than the castle on the Hohenstaufen. The origin of the term “Three Imperial Hills” remains unclear to this day, as only the Hohenstaufen was ever used by an emperor.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Mountain restaurant himmel&erdeTSV Restaurant "Zum Hohenstaufen"
Hotel Goldener Ochsen
Buchs Inn
Schurrenhof campsite
Restaurant - Landhaus am Rehwald
Gasthof Hirsch
Stauferland Apartments - Wißgoldingen
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 established 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 open 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 get used to people.
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Roadbook
After passing through the idyllic valley, we reach the plateau of the Rehgebirge. Via Wißgolding, the route continues to the highest point of the trail: the Stuifen. The Stuifen’s elevation offers a magnificent view over the other two Kaiserberge mountains, the Voralps region, and toward the Fildern.
From the highest point, the trail continues to the Rechberg with its Hohenrechberg Castle. Via the Aasrücken ridge, we reach the tour’s grand finale: the Hohenstaufen. By this point at the latest, it’s well worth taking a break to enjoy the picturesque view of the Rem and Filstal valleys.
Mountain restaurant himmel&erde
Hohenstaufen castle ruins
Hohenstaufen
Hohenstaufen viewpoint
Spielburg
Summit cross "Village community"
Studio 14/2
Hohenstaufen Protestant Church
Barbarossa Church of St James
Exhibition: The Staufer
TSV Restaurant "Zum Hohenstaufen"
Hotel Goldener Ochsen
Hohenstaufen Reichsdorfstr.
Ottenbach forest parking lot
Parish church of St. Sebastian
Buchs Inn
Parking lot in Ottenbach
Sun motif on the Franziskusweg
Moon and stars on the Franziskusweg
Panoramic station wind and weather
Open-air chapel - Open forest chapel
Schurrenhof campsite
Country house at the Rehwald
Restaurant - Landhaus am Rehwald
Gasthof Hirsch
Stauferland Apartments - Wißgoldingen
Wißgoldingen Friedhof
Stuifen
Pilgrimage church of St. Maria Hohenrechberg
Burgruine Hohenrechberg
Hiking parking lot Aasrücken
Carrion back
Viewing frame on the carrion ridge
Natural parking space Aasrücken
Schurrenhof play and leisure park
2nd Staufer stele
Lourdes Grotto
Schottengasse Parking Lot
Ottenbacher Straße Parking Lot
Immig Gallery
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the RE 5 or MEX 16 from Stuttgart or Ulm to the Göppingen train station. From there, take bus line 933 to Hohenstaufen and get off at the "Hohenstaufen Juhe" bus stop.You can find the district schedule at: www.vvs.de/fahrplan
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Directions
Hohenstaufen is easily accessible via the B10 (Göppingen exit) as well as via the surrounding state and county roads. Once in town, follow the signs to the hiking parking lot.Parking
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Equipment
Wear sturdy, non-slip shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. A backpack with water, snacks, and a first-aid kit is recommended.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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