Hochgehlautert – HOCHGEHBERGE on the Swabian Alb

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Hochgehlautert – HOCHGEHBERGE on the Swabian Alb

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Hochgehlautert – HOCHGEHBERGE on the Swabian Alb

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10.9km

250m

Hiking

This beautiful loop takes you to enchanted castle ruins and magnificent views in the Lauter Valley. As an appetizer, the first climb from the Anhausen hiking car park takes you up to the Maisenburg ruins, hidden in the forest and offering beautiful views of the valley from its ancient walls.

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by hochgehberge

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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816 m

View of the Lauter Valley from the ruins of Maisenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

Here too, the short detour to the ruins is worthwhile. If you are not so good on your feet, you can also park at Hofgut Naisenburg and a small, easy-to-walk path then leads to the castle ruins.

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8.20 km

View over the Lautertal from the Wartstein castle ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ascent and descent are recommended and definitely worth it. A fantastic view will reward you. The view into the Lautertal and towards the Alps is very beautiful. It is …

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8.38 km

View of the Lauter Valley from Gemsfels

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view of the picturesque Lautertal. Just take a moment to enjoy and breathe deeply!

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10.1 km

Rock formations in the Lauter Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

Juniper heaths and forests, castle ruins and caves, sunny meadows and impressive rock faces: the Lautertal is beautiful and the perfect backdrop for a hike.

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10.8 km

Barbecue and picnic area on the Große Lauter

Highlight • Rest Area

Very beautiful place around Lautertal. Wonderful rest area with seating and barbecue facilities. Easy access to the water. A highlight for people and dogs.

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10.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.35 km

2.58 km

665 m

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

3.57 km

1.50 km

379 m

365 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

11°C

1°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

October 2, 2025,"hochgehlautert"

The first 7 km could actually be skipped, as they are relatively unspectacular (apart from the view from Maisenburg Castle).
Once you reach the Lauter Valley, it becomes very beautiful and also quite challenging, at least if you choose the narrow, steep path to the Monsberg ruins instead of the shortcut along the Lauter River.
The route then continues to …

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April 8, 2025,»hochgehlautert« – HOCHGEHBERGE auf der Schwäbischen Alb

Unfortunately, I had to schedule a mandatory training course right in the middle of a beautiful day today. Afterwards, I made the most of it with a short hike. A few impressive ruins, breathtaking viewpoints, and the Lauter River—what more could you want? ☺️
At the end, I almost got stressed because I absolutely wanted to collect wild garlic before …

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August 24, 2025,HOCHGEHBERGE - Tour »hochgehlautert« - Premiumwanderweg Hayingen-Anhausen

The "Hochgehlautert" premium hiking trail leads from the Grosses Lautertal valley, past the Maisenburg estate and castle ruins, to the Alb plateau. The following, longer ascent along barren, rocky fields through an avenue of apple trees is very beautiful.

On the plateau, we enjoy the wonderful peace and panoramic views of the Alb – a stunning contrast to the landscape …

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January 1, 2024,„Hochgehlautert“ – Hayingen

A wonderful hiking start to the new year 2024 🥂!

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February 12, 2022,Hochgehlautert 🏰🔭

Today's tour we started at the hiking car park in Anhausen. This has a capacity of approx. 30 cars. Right next door is a large playground with plenty of seating. There is a ToiToi in the parking lot. About 100 m from the barbecue area on the access road you can stock up on drinks and Lautertal ice cream. The …

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May 21, 2022,Premiumweg »hochgehlautert« im Großen Lautertal 🌊 | Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb

We're back for a hiking weekend in the Swabian Alb and on the premium trails of the Hochgehberge range.

The premium trail "hochgehlauert" leads from the hiking car park in Anhausen via the Hofgut Maisenburg and the enchanted ruins of Monsberg to the ruins of Wartstein 🏰.

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July 10, 2022,„hochgehlautert“ – HOCHGEHBERGE auf der Schwäbischen Alb

A wonderful hike through the beautiful Lautertal!
Varied, beautiful landscapes, beautiful ruins! My highlights were the path along the Lauter, the Hoher Gießel waterfall and the Wartstein castle ruins with spiral staircase and view of the Lautertal! Unfortunately, there is not much left of the Monsberg ruins, but the Maisenburg ruins are also very beautiful! The paths are all easy …

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June 2, 2023,hochGEHlautert - Wanderung im Lautertal

Another dream tour! "Not louder but quieter you get along the HOCHGEHLAUTERT past rocks, idyllic nature and old castle ruins." We particularly liked the last section of this hike through the Lautertal, of course the Wartstein Castle ruins with the fantastic view of the Lautertal were great! And as a reward, there was a delicious Lautertal ice cream straight from …

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March 26, 2021

This beautiful loop takes you to enchanted castle ruins and magnificent views in the Lauter Valley. As an appetizer, the first climb from the Anhausen hiking car park takes you up to the Maisenburg ruins, hidden in the forest and offering beautiful views of the valley from its ancient walls.
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June 25, 2024

***Hiking trail closed***
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Due to flooding, the paths along the Lauter are currently impassable. For this reason, the premium hiking trail »hochgehlautert« will remain closed until further notice. (Updated: June 25, 2024)

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