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Zipfelbach Gorge – Breitenstein Viewpoint loop from Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

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Zipfelbach Gorge – Breitenstein Viewpoint loop from Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

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Zipfelbach Gorge – Breitenstein Viewpoint loop from Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

02:47

8.18km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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624 m

Zipfelbach Gorge

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A very beautiful narrow valley with a fantastic watercourse. A bit slippery after rain. Good footwear and surefootedness are necessary.

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923 m

Wooden Bridge Over the Zipfelbach

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Small wooden bridge over the Zipfelbach, from which you also have a good view of the small stream.

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1.10 km

Wooden Bridge in Zipfelbach Gorge

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There are 5 bridges that repeatedly change sides of the stream in the Zipfelbachtal.

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1.30 km

Zipfelbach Gorge (Zipfelbachschlucht)

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A really great valley. But you should be sure-footed, especially when the paths are muddy.

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3.34 km

View from the Breitenstein-Auchtert ridge trail

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A new lookout, probably created by Sturmtief Eberhard. From here you have a clear view of the Limburg.

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4.06 km

The Breitenstein is a white Jura rock outcrop on the Albtrauf. It is a natural monument and protected geotope. In addition to the great view, the climb through the Eichhalde is also a beautiful experience.

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5.43 km

Auchtert Wooden Bridge

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Beautiful hiking trail directly over the rustic bridge. Great location

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6.78 km

View of Limburg from the Shelter near Hepsisau

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Here at the shelter you have a view of the Limburg.

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8.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

3.25 km

910 m

214 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

2.92 km

668 m

372 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Monday 8 June

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Comments

May 10, 2025,Breitenstein - Zipfelbachtal

Sturdy shoes and hiking poles were a great help, as were Komoot and my Suunto Race, which guided me safely. The Breitenstein itself wasn't exactly a race, especially since the approximately 1.5 km of asphalt leading up to it. Therefore, the tour could have been shortened accordingly, as I did in 2017, because then you're only on wonderful singletrack. Orion …

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June 19, 2025,Wanderung durch zwei Schluchten und ein Sonnenuntergang auf dem Breitenstein

New video on my YouTube channel under Schönbuch Gams online. If you like it, please give it a thumbs up and comment. If you like, you can also subscribe to my channel for free. Thanks, regards, Michael

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May 4, 2024,Zipfelbachtal - Breitenstein - 04.05.2024

Hike from Hepsisau up the beautiful Zipfelbach valley to the Mörikefelsen and to Auchtert. Then enjoy the view from Breitenstein with a glass of sparkling wine. The return route before Auchtert is steeply downhill in a zigzag back to Hepsisau.

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August 8, 2021,Route 68 - Hepsisau - Zipfelbachschlucht, Mörikefels, Breitenstein und über den Auchtert zurück

We missed it during the cherry blossom season, so today finally from Hespisau through the Zipfelbach gorge up through the Randecker Maar - a bit muddy but great. Then to Mörikefels and Breitenstein with such a great view, finally without rain and lots of sun. Then a real scout fire attached at three (fresh) speeds .. PROUD and then spectacularly …

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October 24, 2021,Zipfelbachtal – Breitenstein Runde von Hepsisau

A great autumn day beckons with a very beautiful path through Zipfelbachtal up to the Breitenstein, great panoramic view of the Teck and towards the Neckar valley and the Stauferberge ... 🧑🏻‍🌾☀️🍁🍂

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November 28, 2021,Hepsisau-Zipfelbachtal –Mörikestein- Breitenstein -Hepsisau

Nice hike also in the
mystical November.
Nice ascent to the Alb along the stream.

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January 19, 2025,🙋Ochsenwang ☀️Breitenstein 🪨 Zipfelbachtal mit etwas Eis 🧊 Mörikefels 🪨 🤩🤩

Hello 🙋 the plan was actually to stay at home 🏠 today 🤭 but that changed very quickly after breakfast 😁 it wasn't supposed to be a big tour and not too far away either 🤔 so Öpchen drove me to Breitenstein 💪 from there I walked the path along the Albabbruch, but right at the start I had to …

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January 25, 2022,🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️Mörikefels - Breitenstein - Hepisau - Zipfelbachtal ☀️☃️

After yesterday's grandchildren's ski day ⛷️ in Donnstetten, saw the snow conditions there and immediately planned a hike in the area for today.
And sometimes a few kilometers make a world of difference - there was snow but nothing compared to Donnstetten.
Nevertheless, the Breitenstein and the Zipfelbachtal are always worth a round, especially with such a dream winter weather …

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Zipfelbach Gorge – Breitenstein Viewpoint loop from Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

Zipfelbach Gorge

Wooden Bridge Over the Zipfelbach

Wooden Bridge in Zipfelbach Gorge

Zipfelbach Gorge (Zipfelbachschlucht)

View from the Breitenstein-Auchtert ridge trail

Breitenstein Viewpoint

Auchtert Wooden Bridge

View of Limburg from the Shelter near Hepsisau

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