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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Esslingen

Erkenbrechtsweiler

Hochholz Observation Tower – Höllenlöcher Rock Crevices loop from Hülben

Hiking trails & Routes

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Esslingen

Erkenbrechtsweiler

Hochholz Observation Tower – Höllenlöcher Rock Crevices loop from Hülben

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4.3

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20

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Hochholz Observation Tower – Höllenlöcher Rock Crevices loop from Hülben

02:22

8.26km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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133 m

Hochholz Observation Tower

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The new Heidengraben tower with 102 steps is located at the Hochholz car park, the highest point of the Heidengraben site. From the 18-meter-high viewing platform you can overlook the …

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792 m

Forest Trail Along the Albtrauf

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Part of the Altraufweg always great along the edge.

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3

1.60 km

Bench With View of the Swabian Jura

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A break bench for a little rest. And enjoy the great view at the same time.
This place is also right above the Barnberg Cave. This can be reached via a small detour.

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2.34 km

Forest Trail Along the Rocks (Geopark Swabian Jura)

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The zigzag paths are easy to walk. You gain altitude quickly without being exhausted right away.

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2.58 km

View of Neuffen and Hohenneuffen Castle

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From the hiking trail, there are always opportunities to enjoy the view.
In the foreground lies the town of Neuffen and on the right, Hohenneuffen Castle sits enthroned on the rock.

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2.69 km

Höllenlöcher Rock Crevices

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The hiking trail here, as so often in the Alb, leads through Jurassic limestone rocks. These were exposed by erosion over millions of years and are a special feature of …

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7

2.82 km

Forest Trail Along the Albtrauf

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From narrow paths to wider trails, all mostly on soft forest floors make this tour so pleasant to walk.

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8

2.90 km

View of Hohenneuffen Castle and Paragliding Launch Site

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At the starting point of the paraglider you have a sensational view of the Hohenneuffen Castle and the Neuffen Valley.

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8.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.71 km

3.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

2.20 km

2.00 km

965 m

369 m

169 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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