Schwäbische-Alb-Nordrand-Weg: Donauwörth - Heubach - Burg Teck - Lichtenstein - Rossberg - Raichberg - Laufen - Dreifaltigkeitsberg - Tuttlingen
OSM map layer · LineString
48.71, 9.90 · rel 2268844
48.71, 9.90 · rel 2268844
HW 1 - Schwäbische-Alb-Nordrand-Weg
159,5 km from Donauwörth to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Baden-Württemberg · 48.71°N ·
9.90°E
159,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
56
views
9
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
9× viewpoint
Remote
Moderate crowds
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
9× viewpoint
2× cave
3× summit
3× monument
3× Water
Fuchseck
viewpoint ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Gelber Fels
viewpoint ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Boßler
viewpoint ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Kazmaierhöhle
cave ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Fuchseck
summit ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Fliegerdenkmal
monument ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Hohenstein
viewpoint ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Gruibinger Wiesle
viewpoint ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Halsenbrünnele
Water ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Jahrhundertstein
monument ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Hubschrauberabsturz
monument ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Jahrgangsbrunnen
Water ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Egerursprung
Water ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Sielenwang
summit ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Breitenstein
viewpoint ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Falkenberg
summit ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Wasserberg
viewpoint ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Rauberweghöhle
cave ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Brucker Fels
viewpoint ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
Startplatz DGCW
viewpoint ·
on the route
159,5 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
381 m
–
800 m
0 km
79,8 km
159,5 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
575 m elevation
Quarter of the way
682 m elevation
Halfway
666 m elevation
Three quarters
739 m elevation
Finish
706 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
HW 1 - Schwäbische-Alb-Nordrand-Weg is 159.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, HW 1 - Schwäbische-Alb-Nordrand-Weg takes approximately 39h 42min to complete.
No, HW 1 - Schwäbische-Alb-Nordrand-Weg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
HW 1 - Schwäbische-Alb-Nordrand-Weg starts at Donauwörth.
HW 1 - Schwäbische-Alb-Nordrand-Weg is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
HW 1 - Schwäbische-Alb-Nordrand-Weg is maintained and managed by Schwäbischer Albverein.
Yes, HW 1 - Schwäbische-Alb-Nordrand-Weg is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.