Schießberg Tower – Spitalkirche (Hospital Church) loop from Giengen an der Brenz

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Schießberg Tower – Spitalkirche (Hospital Church) loop from Giengen an der Brenz

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Schießberg Tower – Spitalkirche (Hospital Church) loop from Giengen an der Brenz

01:31

5.69km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 km

Schießberg Trailhead Parking

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On the Giengener Schießberg there is a large parking lot for hikers, from which you can start exploring the area around Giengen or the city of Giengen. A hiking map is available.

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1.36 km

Schießberg Tower

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This tower stands a little way off on the edge of the forest in a meadow. One room is even open, but unfortunately a little littered.

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2.52 km

Margarete Steiff's Grave

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Margarethe Steiff is known for the Steiff teddy bears. She was born on July 24, 1847 in Giengen and died here on May 9, 1909. Her grave and that of her relatives can be found in the local cemetery.

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4.39 km

Spitalkirche (Hospital Church)

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At the hospital church is the start and end point of the ten stages of the Albschäferweg

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4.51 km

Sculpture Park at the Brenz River, Giengen

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Interesting sculptures in a small park on the banks of the Brenz in Giengen. Several banks invite you to take a break.

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4.53 km

Rapunzel Tower

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Unfortunately too short - Rapunzel has not yet been rescued

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4.60 km

Margarethe Steiff Bridge

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The bridge over the Brenz was destroyed in the last days of the Second World War and rebuilt in 1947/48. It bears the name of the city's most famous daughter - Margarethe Steiff.

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4.95 km