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Göppingen
Ottenbach

View of Stuifen and Rechberg – View of Hohenrechberg loop from Ottenbach

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Göppingen
Ottenbach

View of Stuifen and Rechberg – View of Hohenrechberg loop from Ottenbach

Moderate

4.7

(23)

131

hikers

View of Stuifen and Rechberg – View of Hohenrechberg loop from Ottenbach

03:50

13.1km

360m

Hiking

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: March 20, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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3.46 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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3.83 km

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

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4.03 km

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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4.10 km

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 …

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4.13 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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4.14 km

View of Stuifen and Rechberg

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Here you can enjoy a beautiful view. A top view.

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4.64 km

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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8.65 km

View of Hohenrechberg

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Coming across the fields from Hohenstaufen you can already see your next destination, the Hohenrechberg with the Hohenrechberg castle ruins.

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13.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.44 km

2.73 km

2.58 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.76 km

3.58 km

1.06 km

320 m

295 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Monday 18 May

18°C

5°C

32 %

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