Hochgehswiggert – HOCHGEHBERGE in the Swabian Alb

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Hochgehswiggert – HOCHGEHBERGE in the Swabian Alb

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Hochgehswiggert – HOCHGEHBERGE in the Swabian Alb

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6.30km

200m

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"Swigger" has nothing to do with trendy youth slang; it's the first name of the fourth ruler of Gundelfingen from the 12th century. The roughly six-kilometer-long "hochgehswiggert" trail leads you in the ruler's footsteps through the Großes Lautertal recreation area. The tour starts at the Heiligental hiking parking lot.

You'll hike across juniper heaths and along paths through the picturesque Lauter Valley. Along the way, you'll pass numerous meadows, places to stop for refreshments, and barbecue areas. So take it easy on this circular hike and treat yourself to a leisurely break here and there.

Along the way, you'll enjoy magnificent views of the beautiful landscape. The views from Derneck Castle and the Hohengundelfingen ruins are particularly spectacular. Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the Lauter Valley, just as Swigger surely was back in the day.

by hochgehberge

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Parking

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808 m

Rest area Klingelfelsen

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Beautiful rest area, directly on the banks of the Lauter.

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1.56 km

Derneck Castle

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Derneck Castle is managed by the Swabian Alb Association all week during the summer months. It is worth incorporating this beautiful rest area into your hiking tour, whether on foot, by bike or on horseback!

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4.51 km

Hohengundelfingen castle ruins

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The castle is freely accessible and offers a wonderful panoramic view over the Lautertal and the neighboring castles of Hohenhundersingen, Niedergundelfingen and Derneck.

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6.30 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.44 km

2.16 km

324 m

210 m

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

2.38 km

546 m

522 m

187 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

March 1, 2026,»hochgehswiggert« – HOCHGEHBERGE auf der Schwäbischen Alb

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You can watch the 3D tour via this link; the music, well... 🫤

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September 29, 2024,Hohengundelfingen und Burg Derneck

A lovely walk today with a view of the Alps and the first onion cake of the year. We got the last piece at Derneck Castle - very, very tasty and fitting for the autumn mood up there.

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November 13, 2021,Premiumwanderweg "hochgehswiggert" - Burgruine Hohengundelfingen - Burg Derneck - Burgruine Hohenhundersingen

Swigger was the first name of the 4th ruler of Gundelfingen from the 12th century. In his footsteps you can hike on the »hochgehswiggert« around, in and above the »Großes Lautertal« recreation area.

Going up and looking down is also the outstanding feature of this tour - hike over juniper heaths and let the path lined with stately beeches work …

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December 12, 2021,#hochgehswiggert Dez. 2021

small Sunday hike on the premium hiking trail "hochgehswiggert". Although the weather wasn't that bad today, there were only a few hikers on the way.
From the hiking car park near Gundelfingen, first turn right up to Derneck Castle and then, after descending back to Gundelfingen, on the other side of the valley to Hohengundelfingen.
The last descent to the …

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May 18, 2024,HOCHGEHBERGE - »hochgehswiggert«

Swigger was the first name of the IVth ruler of Gundelfingen in the 12th century. You can follow in his footsteps on the "hochgehswiggert" trail around, in and above the "Großes Lautertal" recreation area.

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October 12, 2022,HOCHGEHBERGE - Tour »hochgehswiggert« -

The Schwäbiche Alb in autumn is a MUST 🍁🍂🍁🍂
The colors of the mixed forests are fantastic 🤩
If you can then fall back on someone who is very spontaneous, such a hike is twice as fun 😃
I will definitely take a few more hikes from the tour series 🥳

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June 5, 2023,Kinderwanderung im schönen Lautertal: Heiligental, Burg Derneck mit Burgschänke, Ruine Hohen Gundelfingen.

Wonderful Swabian Alb! And thank you to the community of knights from Aulendorf for the private presentation and the fitting in the castle tavern. 😂👍 Swabian Knights: Thumbs up! 🍻👍

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May 1, 2024,Hoch G E H swiggert

You could almost think that "swigger" was some new youth word - in fact, Swigger was the first name of the IV ruler of Gundelfingen☝️
You can follow in his footsteps on this premium trail around, in and above the "Großes Lautertal" local recreation area 🤩🏰💦

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March 26, 2021

"Swigger" has nothing to do with trendy youth slang; it's the first name of the fourth ruler of Gundelfingen from the 12th century. The roughly six-kilometer-long "hochgehswiggert" trail leads you in the ruler's footsteps through the Großes Lautertal recreation area. The tour starts at the Heiligental

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