Breitenstein Viewpoint – View of the Randecker Maar loop from Eichhalde

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Esslingen

Bissingen an der Teck

Breitenstein Viewpoint – View of the Randecker Maar loop from Eichhalde

Easy

4.7

(55)

185

hikers

Breitenstein Viewpoint – View of the Randecker Maar loop from Eichhalde

02:00

6.85km

180m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

389 m

Breitenstein Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Breitenstein is a white Jura rock outcrop on the Albtrauf. It is a natural monument and protected geotope. In addition to the great view, the climb through the Eichhalde is also a beautiful experience.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.11 km

View from the Breitenstein-Auchtert ridge trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

A new lookout, probably created by Sturmtief Eberhard. From here you have a clear view of the Limburg.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.66 km

View of Teck Castle from Auchert

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Breitenstein and right next to it a valley in the background the castle Teck. Great wind-shaped, crooked freestanding trees and typical Alb plateau botany.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.71 km

View of the Randecker Maar

Highlight • Viewpoint

small path along a pasture fence with a view of the Randecker Maar

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.25 km

Randecker Maar with Zipfelbach Gorge

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Randecker Maar is a former volcanic vent of the Swabian Volcano[1] on the edge of the Swabian Alb in the Ochsenwang district of Bissingen an der Teck, which formed …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.41 km

View of the Randecker Maar and Zipfelbach Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great hike along the former bank with great views

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.08 km

Demeter Farm Ziegelhütte — farm shop and animals

Highlight • Rest Area

The farm is a biodynamic farm with integrated pedagogy for children and young people. It produces its own cheese, which can be purchased in the farm shop.

In the associated …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.19 km

View of the Kaiserberge from the Randecker Maar

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful landscape and to be recommended in every season.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

1.95 km

1.37 km

434 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

2.32 km

291 m

185 m

104 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

8°C

93 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

December 31, 2021,🥾🌞 Zum Jahresabschluss am Randecker Maar und Breitenstein 😍 - Runde von Wanderparkplatz Randecker Maar

At the beginning of the year we think about it
how long a year can take.
In the middle of the year we often see
time has passed unexpectedly.
At the end of the year ’we are despondent
the year closed, so much postponed.
A new year, a new beginning
but this time we can do it!

Showing Translation

September 4, 2022,Abendbrot 🍞 vor dem Abendrot 🌄 am Breitenstein

Hello everyone, after yesterday's rainy day had thwarted our Komoot meeting on the Breitenstein, or "forced" us to an indoor meeting (which by the way was absolutely amazing 😍), I wanted the sunset from the Breitenstein today marvel and before that run a little round.
Also to test whether my little toe, which I sprained yesterday in a completely stupid …

Showing Translation