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View of Stuifen and Rechberg – View from the Hohenstaufen summit loop from Ottenbach

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View of Stuifen and Rechberg – View from the Hohenstaufen summit loop from Ottenbach

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View of Stuifen and Rechberg – View from the Hohenstaufen summit loop from Ottenbach

02:57

9.46km

370m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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2.96 km

Barbarossa Church (Barbarossakirche) Hohenstaufen

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A pretty little church built at the end of the 15th century. Inside, there's a mural depicting Frederick Barbarossa and verses.

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3.34 km

View of the Swabian Jura from Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Shortly before reaching the castle, you can rest here again and enjoy the view.

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3.52 km

Lady in Red Bench and View of Hohenstaufen

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The woman on the bench gazes thoughtfully into the distance. What is she thinking about? Is she waiting for her knight Parzival, or is she currently reading a chivalric romance in her book? A magnificent work of art!

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3.57 km

Hohenstaufen Castle Ruins and Viewpoint

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The Hohenstaufen is a witness mountain with a ruin, which is almost 10 kilometers north of the steep Albtraufs. Due to its exposed location, you have a beautiful all-round view from the summit. The castle used to be the headquarters of the Hohenstaufen family. The mountain was already settled in the early Middle Ages - a time long before the castle existed. The ruin can only be reached on foot or by bike and there is a small restaurant.

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3.61 km

Staufer Monument at Hohenstaufen

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A very informative pillar, especially for people who are interested in history.

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3.61 km

View of Stuifen and Rechberg

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A beautiful summit destination that rewards with magnificent views. The metal sign provides local orientation.

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4.12 km

View of the Three Kaiser Mountains from below the ruins of Hohenstaufen Castle

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Just pause and let your gaze wander over the fantastic panorama. The longer you look, the more details emerge in the distance. So take your time for a short break.

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4.30 km

View from the Hohenstaufen summit

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The three emperor mountains Hohenstaufen, Rechberg and Stuifen - always worth a tour. In total about 30 kilometers in length but really nice but sweaty.

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9.46 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

2.49 km

1.19 km

947 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

2.42 km

1.44 km

951 m

185 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

22°C

11°C

60 %

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Comments

August 24, 2025,💒 Glaubensweg😇📖 Nr.22 - Vom Tal der Liebe zum Kaiserberg | Ottenbach

Barely home, my legs are already itching to take on a "summit hike"⛰️ in this wonderful weather🌞 today😎 The choice fell on Hohenstaufen⛰️ (681 m). Not as high as the mountains in the Bregenzerwald, but still a steady climb from Ottenbach☝️ On the way, I met @Annerose. That was a truly special coincidence. She and her partner were hiking the …

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July 3, 2022,Hohenstaufen – Panorama der Extraklasse Runde von Ottenbach

Sunday walk at 29 degrees. At the finish you can eat very well.

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View of Stuifen and Rechberg – View from the Hohenstaufen summit loop from Ottenbach

Barbarossa Church (Barbarossakirche) Hohenstaufen

View of the Swabian Jura from Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Lady in Red Bench and View of Hohenstaufen

Hohenstaufen Castle Ruins and Viewpoint

Staufer Monument at Hohenstaufen

View of Stuifen and Rechberg

View of the Three Kaiser Mountains from below the ruins of Hohenstaufen Castle

View from the Hohenstaufen summit

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