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Baden-Württemberg

Alb-Donau-Kreis

Ehingen (Donau)

Hoher Gießel Waterfall – Great Lauter loop from Ruine Wartstein

Hiking trails & Routes

Baden-Württemberg

Alb-Donau-Kreis

Ehingen (Donau)

Hoher Gießel Waterfall – Great Lauter loop from Ruine Wartstein

Moderate

4.8

(4)

8

hikers

Hoher Gießel Waterfall – Great Lauter loop from Ruine Wartstein

01:25

4.82km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

618 m

View over the Lautertal from the Wartstein castle ruins

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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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798 m

View of the Lauter Valley from Gemsfels

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

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3

1.22 km

Lauter Riverbank

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beautiful way along the Lauter

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4

1.60 km

Beaver lodge on the Lauter

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A large beaver den. Worth checking out

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5

1.75 km

Hoher Gießel Waterfall

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A great place where the Lauter rushes like a stream over several steps and small waterfalls. Here it is worthwhile to get off the bike and let the untouched nature work on you.

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6

2.40 km

View of the Wartstein castle ruins from the Lauter Valley

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Always a nice look.

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7

3.91 km

Great Lauter

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Great hiking region, whether leisurely by the river or a bit more strenuous through the forest - you can have both.

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8

4.17 km

Monsberg Castle Ruins

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The view of the Lauterlauf is magnificent.

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4.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

1.75 km

566 m

Surfaces

4.48 km

123 m

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Sunday 7 June

26°C

8°C

20 %

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