Lookout points and panoramic views
Through the valley at the foot of the Swabian Alb, many hiking trails lead up to fantastic views along the Albkante. In order to provide you with an overview, we have compiled the most spectacular for you.
Rutschenfelsen
If you want to gain a distinctive impression of the Swabian Alb, you can walk to the viewpoint of the Rutschenfelsen. The view from the Albkante as it slopes to the valley below and the distant views of castle ruins Teck, Hohenneuffen and Hohenurach is a unique experience. Here you can rest on a comfortable bench and enjoy the peace.
Hiking tour to Rutschenfelsen
Premium hiking tour Wasserfallsteig: On the Wasserfallsteig, hikers experience both the Uracher and the Gütersteiner waterfall, natural wonders of a very special kind. Not forgetting the view from the Albkante at the Rutschenfelsen - A hiking tour on this varied route is well worthwhile...
Hanner Felsen (Hanner rock)
The Hanner cliffs rise southwest of Bad Urach. They are divided into three different rock faces: the front, middle and back Hannerfels. The Hanner Rocks offer great expansive views: The town lies below you in the Erms valley, the fortress ruin of Hohenurach to your left is a stone’s throw away and opposite the ridge of the Eichhalde is in view.
Hiking tours to Hanner Rocks
Premium hiking tour Hohenurachsteig: The landmark of the city - the Burgruine Hohenurach - is the highlight of the hike. The fantastic views from the Hanner rocks increase the anticipation and the path leading through the lush green mixed forests rounds off the experience.
Tour 7 - to the Hanner Felsen: This short but promising hike leads to the three viewpoints of Hanner Felsen...
Kunstmühlefelsen
The rock faces of the Kunstmühlen cliffs offer a magnificent view over the city, the hilly landscape of the Swabian Alb and the upper Erms valley. The Kunstmühlefels (684 m) lies on a mountain nose, it takes its name from the Kunstmühle (Art mill) located in the Seeburg valley. Of course, the "art" mill has nothing to do with art, she got this name because of her "artificial" drive.
Hiking tours to the Kunstmühlenfelsen
Premium hiking route Hochbergsteig: On the Hochbergsteig, hikers will only experience pure nature with forests and a water cave, as well as the different rock faces of the Kunstmühlen cliffs with fantastic views over the city and the Seeburger valley. Between the individual viewpoints runs a narrow forest path along the Albkante. Ergonomic benches along the way invite you to relax on the Albhochfläche and take in the views…
Tour 5 - to the Kunstmühlefels: Not only the viewpoint Michelskäppele, but also the different rock faces of the Kunstmühlenfelsen with fantastic views over the city and the Seeburger valley, make this route worthwhile. Between the individual viewpoints runs a narrow forest path along the Albkante. Ergonomic benches along the way invite you to relax on the Albhochfläche and take in the views…