Source of the Weiße Kocher – Unterkochen Viaduct loop from Kocherburg

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Source of the Weiße Kocher – Unterkochen Viaduct loop from Kocherburg

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Source of the Weiße Kocher – Unterkochen Viaduct loop from Kocherburg

02:36

8.93km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.97 km

View of Aalen-Unterkochen from the Härtsfeld Railway Bench

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The bank invites you to rest. You can listen to the birds and enjoy the wonderful view of Aalen-Unterkochen.

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2.01 km

Kocherburg Tunnel (Härtsfeld Railway)

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Behind the Unterkochen train station, the Härdtsfeldbahn rose steadily along the slope in order to overcome the Albaufstieg. With a radius of 80 m, a side valley of the Weißer …

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2.43 km

Source of the Weiße Kocher

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The origin of the Kocher is a worthwhile excursion, especially in summer when it is very warm. It's nice and cool by the creek. However, you are usually not alone.

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2.44 km

Wooden Bridge at Kocher Spring

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At the back of the Kocherursprung there is a great wooden bridge from which you have a great view of the Kocherursprung, the Weisse Kocher and the wonderful surroundings.

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2.68 km

White Kocher Source Trail

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The spring is well worth seeing and in a great location!

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4.43 km

Unterkochen Viaduct

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The viaduct used to carry the Schättere over the gorge and is now open to pedestrians and cyclists.

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4.85 km

Panoramic View of Unterkochen

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On the hiking trail towards the Schättere Viaduct you have a wonderful panoramic view of Unterkochen!

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5.27 km

Heulenberg

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Well-frequented hiking trail, especially in good weather.

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8.54 km

Vierwegzeiger

Mountain Pass

8.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.32 km

628 m

566 m

413 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

2.97 km

926 m

397 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

October 19, 2025,Quelle der Weißen Kocher – Panoramablick auf Unterkochen Runde von Brastelburg

The Ostalb region reveals one of its most beautiful sides on this tour. A walk entirely through the forest allows for a truly fascinating view of nature. I walked here for the first time today and came back full of impressions. I highly recommend this tour... ☝️💪✌️🫵

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May 15, 2022,Hohenfels um den Heulenberg herum

After a long day on the course, I went for a short leisurely lap from Hohenfels in the evening.

Originally it was only supposed to be 5 km. In the end there were significantly more. With a great scenic view.

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