Wacholder Heath at Sternberg – Sternberg Tower loop from Engstingen

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Wacholder Heath at Sternberg – Sternberg Tower loop from Engstingen

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Wacholder Heath at Sternberg – Sternberg Tower loop from Engstingen

03:48

13.0km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.69 km for 289 m

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Parking

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5.65 km

Grill and picnic area on the Wacholderheide, Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Highlight • Rest Area

You can have a nice barbecue here. It has plenty of space, benches and shade. Possibility to play and kick.

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5.86 km

Wacholder Heath at Sternberg

Highlight • Natural

I always find the juniper heather on the Sternberg beautiful. Numerous benches offer the opportunity to take a short rest, as well as the beautiful fireplace at the foot of …

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6.01 km

View of the juniper heath in the Swabian Alb Geopark

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heathland with a sun lounger and a beautiful view

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6.30 km

Sternberg Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tower is practically always open. Just to the left of the entrance is a box where you can pay one euro per person for the climb. Just seeing the ingenious wooden structure is worth the euro.

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6.43 km

Sternberg Hiking Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The hiking home is a great way to take a break. You can grill something at the fireplace, and buy a drink or a small snack at the kiosk. There …

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6.63 km

Brünnele Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

A very welcome cool down after the ascent.

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7.88 km

Medieval Monastery Garden Offenhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

Example of a medieval monastery garden

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8.01 km

Lauter Spring

Highlight • River

Karst spring of the great Lauter, which meanders from here over 42 km through one of the most beautiful valleys (see highlight "Lautertal": komoot.de/highlight/144058) to the Danube.
The source is …

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