Ridge Trail to Wackerstein – Schönberg Tower loop from Wonhalde-Spielberg

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Ridge Trail to Wackerstein – Schönberg Tower loop from Wonhalde-Spielberg

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Ridge Trail to Wackerstein – Schönberg Tower loop from Wonhalde-Spielberg

02:49

9.27km

240m

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: August 7, 2026

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Wonhalde-Spielberg

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Wonhalde-Spielberg Plateau

Highlight • Natural Monument

The meadow and pasture area of the Won, which lies between 770 and 820 meters above sea level, was created by centuries of grazing. This is also shown by the …

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1.47 km

Ridge Trail to Wackerstein

Highlight • Trail

Here, the hiking trail leads up over the rock to the Wackerstein. The rock formations to the left and right of the path and on the Wackerstein itself are very charming – an outstanding vantage point.

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2.06 km

Wackerstein Shelter and Fire Pit

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice because there is also a shelter.

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3.74 km

Schönberg Meadow

Highlight • Natural

You can go around the meadow once on a nature trail. Many wildflowers also grow here.

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4.10 km

Valley view in the Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a gigantic view

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4.41 km

Schönberg Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

No entry is required when the kiosk is closed. The climb is definitely worth it, the view is breathtakingly beautiful. In front of the tower there is a large lawn …

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6.27 km

Narrow forest trail below the cliffs (Geopark Schwäbische Alb)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful path along the rocks up to the Wackerstein with its great view.

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7.44 km

Bench with a View of the Won Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

So nice and quiet up there - just let your mind wander!

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9.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

2.58 km

1.49 km

135 m

Surfaces

6.92 km

1.86 km

339 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

August 28, 2024,Von der Nebelhöhle zur "Unterhose" (Schönbergturm) 28.08.2024

A beautiful hike almost entirely in the forest, sometimes up, sometimes down. Mainly on hiking trails, also over hill and dale, so sturdy shoes are recommended. You will find the hike description in the last photos, unfortunately in reverse order. The hike is well signposted, sometimes the signposts are just after a crossroads.

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June 6, 2022,Runde ab Parkplatz Ruoffseck über Wackerstein , Schönbergturm ( Onderhos ) und Nebelhöhle

Very nice, most of the time guided tour through shady forest with the possibility to grill red sausages purchased there at the Schönbuchturm. Or, of course, continue to stop at the Maultaschenwirt at the Nebelhöhle. The annual Nebelhöhle Festival takes place over the 3 days of Pentecost weekend. Accordingly, hikers from all directions have been on their way here.

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May 17, 2026,Gratweg zum Wackerstein – Schönbergturm Runde von Wanderparkplatz Ruoffseck

I've lived here in the Reutlingen area for a long time and only now have I been to the Schönbergturm 🤷🏻‍♂️
There were really a lot of people out and about around 11 am

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October 27, 2024,Herbstliche Wanderung

A wonderful day in autumn 🍂 from Rouffs Eck without climbing the Alb, a pleasant walk with lots of sun and nice people. It was wonderfully sunny on the Onderhos ☀️.

We have it so nice here.

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April 2, 2022,Winter Wonder World Wackenstein Pfullingen

You connect A with B, then the tour is complete

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March 23, 2023,Genkingen - 🅿Ruoffseck - Wackerstein📷🔭 - Schönbergturm 📷🔭 - Nebelhöhle

Before the weather changes tomorrow, we decided to do another tour in the Reutlingen district today.
We started at the Ruoffseck hiking car park. There are also bus stops for public transport here.
The first goal was the Wackenstein. From here you have a wonderful view towards Genkingen as well as in the direction of Reutlingen. However, a strong wind …

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June 7, 2025,Hochgehtürmt-Hochgehberge auf der Schwäbischen Alb

Our Whitsun trip to the Swabian Alb.
Stormy, wet, and beautiful🥰.
We started at the Nebelhöhle, where a large fairground is set up until Monday. Carousel, cotton candy, and a marquee... a real spectacle. We spent most of our time on the Hochgehtürmt premium hiking trail, but we cut it short after the Schloßbergturm because of the weather. At the …

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July 25, 2025,Hochgehtürmt (gekürzt) mit Nebelhöhle

On the way to Ulm, I detoured for a short walk and climbed the "Pfullinger Unterhose" (Pfullinger Underpants).
An exceptionally constructed observation tower by the Swabian Alb Association.
Unfortunately, it was foggy/drizzle.
@Iris & Frank I snagged another tour from you guys, but you do so many great things. 🙋🙋‍♀️👍

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