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Source of the Weiße Kocher – Unterkochen Viaduct loop from Unterkochen

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Source of the Weiße Kocher – Unterkochen Viaduct loop from Unterkochen

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Source of the Weiße Kocher – Unterkochen Viaduct loop from Unterkochen

03:13

10.9km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.53 km

View of Aalen-Unterkochen from the Härtsfeld Railway Bench

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The bank invites you to rest. You can listen to the birds and enjoy the wonderful view of Aalen-Unterkochen.

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6.57 km

Kocherburg Tunnel (Härtsfeld Railway)

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Behind the Unterkochen train station, the Härdtsfeldbahn rose steadily along the slope in order to overcome the Albaufstieg. With a radius of 80 m, a side valley of the Weißer …

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6.99 km

Wooden Bridge at Kocher Spring

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At the back of the Kocherursprung there is a great wooden bridge from which you have a great view of the Kocherursprung, the Weisse Kocher and the wonderful surroundings.

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7.00 km

Source of the Weiße Kocher

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The origin of the Kocher is a worthwhile excursion, especially in summer when it is very warm. It's nice and cool by the creek. However, you are usually not alone.

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7.24 km

White Kocher Source Trail

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The spring is well worth seeing and in a great location!

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8.83 km

Narrow Pass Between Rocks on the Old Härtsfeld Railway

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The passage is an eye-catcher. A steep path runs just above the passage.

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8.99 km

Unterkochen Viaduct

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The viaduct used to carry the Schättere over the gorge and is now open to pedestrians and cyclists.

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9.46 km

View of Unterkochen and Marienkirche

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Very nice view of the Marienkirche

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10.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

1.26 km

824 m

628 m

462 m

Surfaces

3.53 km

3.46 km

1.95 km

1.29 km

553 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

23°C

13°C

12 %

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Comments

October 19, 2025,Quelle der Weißen Kocher – Panoramablick auf Unterkochen Runde von Brastelburg

The Ostalb region reveals one of its most beautiful sides on this tour. A walk entirely through the forest allows for a truly fascinating view of nature. I walked here for the first time today and came back full of impressions. I highly recommend this tour... ☝️💪✌️🫵

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July 1, 2024,Quelle Weißer Kocher – Viadukt Alte Härtsfeldbahn Runde von Unterkochen

Today we took the train to Unterkochen. The destination was the source of the Weissen Kocher.
At the beginning, the paths mostly lead through the forest. Well signposted, no one around, wide and narrow paths alternate.
The most beautiful part of the hike is the end. Here the path leads directly along the Weissen Kocher stream. And at the moment …

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May 15, 2022,Hohenfels um den Heulenberg herum

After a long day on the course, I went for a short leisurely lap from Hohenfels in the evening.

Originally it was only supposed to be 5 km. In the end there were significantly more. With a great scenic view.

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Source of the Weiße Kocher – Unterkochen Viaduct loop from Unterkochen

View of Aalen-Unterkochen from the Härtsfeld Railway Bench

Kocherburg Tunnel (Härtsfeld Railway)

Wooden Bridge at Kocher Spring

Source of the Weiße Kocher

White Kocher Source Trail

Narrow Pass Between Rocks on the Old Härtsfeld Railway

Unterkochen Viaduct

View of Unterkochen and Marienkirche

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