Top 4 Mountain Passes in Alb-Donau-Kreis
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Last updated: June 26, 2026
Sonderbucher Steige
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
Since the trailhead is located very close to the Blautopf (Blue Pot), a detour to the spring beforehand is recommended. Along the way, a short stop is worthwhile to enjoy the view over the monastery, Blaubeuren, and into the Blau Valley.
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Justinger Steige
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It moves from huts in the Schmiechtal up to Justingen
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Beininger Steige
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
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Tiefenhülen climb (Hütten)
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Tiefenhülen Climb (Sondernach)
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Tips from the Community
long, steady climb with not so high traffic volume
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Beautiful ascent to the Alb, which can then be rewarded with a descent from Hausen to Schelklingen. It can get quite crowded here on weekends. The climb itself is relatively moderate with an average of 5% and a maximum of 9-10 in the switchbacks. A total of 160 hm are overcome here.
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Nice smaller pass. The number of cars varies depending on the day and time, as on every country road, but is rather quiet. Departure then direction Pappelau and Ringingen rewarded for the ascent.
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Very nice climbs hardly used Recommended for landscape
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Very beautiful, very idyllic, a bit steep for a short time (12%)
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A beautiful, low-traffic climb with an average gradient of 5-6%. After 2/3 of the route you have a beautiful view of the valley in which the village of Blaubeuren and the Blautopf are located. Recently, some large trees were removed along the path. That's why you drive 80% in the sun. The asphalt is very good. With a length of 2 km and almost 200 meters of altitude, the climb is a little challenge for beginners but easy to manage.
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Between 6 and 11% gradient, very easy to drive, but the road is quite narrow and there is a lot of traffic, especially on weekends. Motorcyclists, hikers and cyclists of all kinds cavort here. The asphalt is of medium quality. Nevertheless, it's always fun. Sunday morning is ideal.
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