Traufgang Wacholderhöhe in Albstadt

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Traufgang Wacholderhöhe in Albstadt

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Traufgang Wacholderhöhe in Albstadt

02:28

9.01km

150m

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On this hike you will experience something special in Albstadt and the Swabian Alb: the characteristic juniper heaths. Exciting phenomena such as the karst formations of the sand holes and rare plants such as silver thistles, ragwurzen and orchids await you. But it's also the fantastic views down from the…

by Traufgänge in Albstadt

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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1.71 km

View of Albstadt-Tailfingen from Tailfinger Schloss

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Tailfingen Castle

If you're looking for ruins here, you're looking in vain. We didn't see any.

But you do get a great view from here.

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2.15 km

View from Leimenfelsen

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Great view of Albstadt - from Tailfingen, Truchtelfingen to Ebingen.

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3.19 km

View of Truchtelfingen from Meinetshaldenfelsen

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The Meinetshaldenfels lookout point on the premium hiking trail "Traufgang Wacholderhöhe" offers a wonderful view down into the valley and the juniper heaths near Truchtelfingen. To the northwest lies the …

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3.72 km

Stroke rock

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Beautiful viewpoint with a view of Truchtelfingen and far to the west. Great way to enjoy wonderful sunsets. Seating on bench and lounger. There is a cache in the form …

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4.58 km

View from Schönhaldenfelsen

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The viewpoint Schönhaldenfelsen (902.2 meters) is within walking distance of the restaurant Gasthaus zum Schönhaldenfelsen. The view over the Talgang and Albstadt-Truchtelfingen is breathtaking.

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6.24 km

Sandlöcher Caves

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There is a cave by the sand holes: The sandball cave was created by digging up and digging up the dolomite sand, which was previously used as sweeping sand.

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6.72 km

Juniper Heath at Hörnle

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This is the fool we love! Just as beautiful in the snow as the rest of the year.

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9.01 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

3.36 km

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.40 km

2.75 km

831 m

806 m

121 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

4°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

January 16, 2022,Traufgang Wacholderhöhe bei super Winterwetter😍😍

Today a clear round but because it was partly tidy iced. Did we actually walk with Grödel the whole time? Otherwise really recommendable now in winter.

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May 9, 2024,Traufgang Wacholderhöhe/Tailfingen

4 days of hiking on the Traufgänge, which are located in the Zollern part of the Swabian Alb.
We arrived today and chose a shorter tour to get us in the mood. We set off with 27 hikers and 5 hiking dogs.

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January 23, 2022,Winterwanderung Traufgang Wacholderhöhe

A beautiful round with a view and the juniper heath in its winter dress as if enchanted

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June 6, 2025,🤩😍🤩🐎🌾Traufgang Wacholderhöhe Albstadt

Today, on the second day, in stormy but warm weather, I hiked a dream tour with a view, including the highlight of the "Juniper Heath." Recommended by @Daniela E.. Thank you so much for the great tour, Daniela. It was really fun, despite the storm and therefore unfortunately not so sharp pictures. 🤗🌾🐎

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May 30, 2026,Traufgang Wacholderhöhe (Albstadt)

Today, due to the persistent heat, we replanned for a shorter route and decided on this hike. Nice little loop, easy to walk, beautiful paths, great views, interesting little flowers, sheep, cattle, horses...

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August 21, 2022,Schwäbische Alb - Traufgang Wacholderhöhe in Albstadt

To earn lunch I did this nice tour. 😆
Always a slight up and down, without any major effort. The first half goes through the forest and to Tailfingen Castle. I was happy after that. If I have a 🏰 on the way, even in ruins, I'm happy. Then continue through the forest to some lookout rocks.
About halfway along …

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October 22, 2023,Traufgang Wacholderhöhe

Sunday morning round on the eaves, on the eaves walkway Wacholderhöhe.
Just in time for sunrise, with a hat and gloves (it was still pretty fresh), we started at the WP at the Schützenhaus.
From there towards the viewpoints to admire the sunrise.
Simply great at this time of year with the colors and the low sun.
I was pretty …

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April 24, 2022,Traufgang Wacholderhöhe

Today I was out and about in pretty wet weather. The round over the Taufgang Wachholderhöhe first leads to the MTB downhill route at the Tailfinger Schloßberg lift. This shows that MTB and hiking go well together. The hiking trail goes alongside the downhill trail and where they cross, wooden plank bridges are built for cyclists and the hiking trail …

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February 22, 2021

On this hike you will experience something special in Albstadt and the Swabian Alb: the characteristic juniper heaths. Exciting phenomena such as the karst formations of the sand holes and rare plants such as silver thistles, ragwurzen and orchids await you. But it's also the fantastic views down from

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