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Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Volkmarsberg Observation Tower loop from Limesmuseum

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Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Volkmarsberg Observation Tower loop from Limesmuseum

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Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Volkmarsberg Observation Tower loop from Limesmuseum

04:44

15.6km

470m

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: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Volkmarsberg

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15 m

Limes-Thermen Aalen

Highlight • Rest Area

Limes Therme im Aalen, warm water, massage possibilities and also proximity to the forest, therefore good air.
There are many great opportunities for walking or cycling. E-bikes can also be ridden here.

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7.43 km

Mother Beech, Volkmarsberg

Highlight • Natural Monument

The mother beech is an approximately 120-year-old natural monument. Unfortunately, their days are numbered. The tree had to be secured with a steel cable because he threatened to fall. Due …

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7.48 km

Volkmarsberg Observation Tower

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful tower on the Volkmarsberg, which, when visibility is good, even allows you to see the main chain of the Alps including the Zugspitze.

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7.90 km

Volkmarsberg Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Volkmarsberghütte and tower open on Saturdays and Sundays. Coffee cake and Vespers.

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7.93 km

Volkmarsberghütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Opening times according to the SAV homepage
Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
As the hut is run on …

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10.1 km

Langertstein Viewpoint (Langertstein Lookout)

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 617m high Langertstein is one of the most beautiful rocks in the area around Oberkochen. The viewpoint, the rock Langertstein, towers above the "Wasserrädle" and rises above the roofs …

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13.5 km

Aalbäumle

Viewpoint

14.2 km

Ulrich Pfeifle Bench With Panoramic View of Aalen

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Ulrich Pfeifle Bank offers a very nice view!

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14.5 km

View of Aalen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not far from the ski hut you have a great view of the Aalen Bay!

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

1.93 km

595 m

347 m

337 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

5.36 km

1.97 km

1.52 km

416 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

21°C

10°C

76 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

July 28, 2024,Volkmarsberg - Aalbäumle

The signposted hiking trails are partially overgrown with stinging nettles

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March 25, 2024,24.03.25 Oberkochen - Aalbäumle - Essingen - Volkmarsberg

The strenuous parts were at the beginning (somehow you have to climb) and at the end. If you can go up, you have to go down... 😅
When you get to the top, you're happy to have made it, but also a little exhausted...
What many people know:
Fallen trees and some impossible paths (after the forest vehicles)...
Unfortunately, it …

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Volkmarsberg Observation Tower – Volkmarsberg Observation Tower loop from Limesmuseum

Limes-Thermen Aalen

Mother Beech, Volkmarsberg

Volkmarsberg Observation Tower

Volkmarsberg Observation Tower

Volkmarsberghütte

Langertstein Viewpoint (Langertstein Lookout)

Ulrich Pfeifle Bench With Panoramic View of Aalen

View of Aalen

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