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Hiking at the waterfall
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Always something new to "walk" about

With its diverse, well-signposted network of paths stretching over 200km, Bad Urach offers ideal conditions for hiking in wonderful nature. And as hiking is once again trendy, lovebirds or adventure-thirsty youngsters take to the routes of the Albtrauf (northern rim of the Swabian Alb) just as much as dedicated hobby hikers and nature-loving families.

Whether you feel drawn up to the historical ruins of Hohenurach Castle, want to be impressed by the Bad Urach waterfall or are interested in taking a view across the Erms Valley in bloom from the Hochberg mountain cliff, we have something for you.

We have picked some of the prettiest routes so you can plan your tour through the heart of the Swabian Alb. Each tour is described in detail, with the length of the routes, the elevation differences, things to visit, and last but not least, places to stop off. This will give you your first impressions of the lovely hiking possibilities around Bad Urach. Go on a voyage of discovery:

View of Hohenurach

Tour 1: The classic Alb hike: waterfall - Hohenurach

Past the Urach waterfall up to the ruins of Hohenurach Castle, the former fortress of the Counts of Württemberg.

Impression, Güterstein

Tour 2: From Calverbühl to the former Güterstein monastery

From the Dettingen/Erms landmark, the lookout point Calverbühl, to the former Güterstein monastery.

Impression, hiking

More hiking maps

Six exceptional discovery tours in the upper Erms Valley and on the Urach Alb

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72574 Bad Urach, Germany