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Baden-Württemberg

Göppingen

Geislingen an der Steige

Schildwacht – Bodenfels loop from Bad Überkingen

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Göppingen

Geislingen an der Steige

Schildwacht – Bodenfels loop from Bad Überkingen

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Schildwacht – Bodenfels loop from Bad Überkingen

01:10

4.29km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.15 km

Geiselsteinhaus Playground and Grill Area

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In addition to the hostel hostel hosted there is a children's playground and a barbecue area. Both from TG Geislingen. Here you can barbecue on a long hike his sausage.

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1.33 km

Viewpoint into the Rohrachtal valley with bench

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There are many opportunities to look into the valley along the Lion's Path.

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1.84 km

Small cave in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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It's really a little cave. I wasn't inside as I didn't have a flashlight. How far in there?

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2.99 km

Ostlandkreuz and view over Geislingen

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The Ostlandkreuz of Geislingen (Steige) stands on the Sentinel at 665 meters and was built in 1950. The expellee monument is visible from afar and is often mistaken for a summit cross.

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3.14 km

Schildwacht

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The Schildwacht is a prominent mountain south of Geislingen an der Steige in the Göppingen district, reaching a height of 665.7 meters. It is best known for the imposing Ostland …

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3.47 km

Barbecue pavilion and meadow at Ostlandkreuz Schildwacht

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Large barbecue hut located directly at the Ostlandkreuz/Schildwacht parking lot. The hut is covered and has a fire pit. A grill is provided; wood must be brought or collected. Directly …

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3.77 km

View of Geislingen and Hohenstaufen

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Great views to Hohenstaufen

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3.83 km

Bodenfels

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From the Bodenfels we are rewarded with an impressive view of Geislingen an der Steige far into the valley. The Ostlandkreuz is just a short walk from the Bodenfels.

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4.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.01 km

1.57 km

643 m

Surfaces

1.41 km

1.26 km

831 m

617 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

32°C

21°C

54 %

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Schildwacht – Bodenfels loop from Bad Überkingen

Geiselsteinhaus Playground and Grill Area

Viewpoint into the Rohrachtal valley with bench

Small cave in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Ostlandkreuz and view over Geislingen

Schildwacht

Barbecue pavilion and meadow at Ostlandkreuz Schildwacht

View of Geislingen and Hohenstaufen

Bodenfels

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