Wackerstein – Schönberg Tower loop from Pfullingen

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Wackerstein – Schönberg Tower loop from Pfullingen

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Wackerstein – Schönberg Tower loop from Pfullingen

06:35

20.7km

730m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Wonhalde-Spielberg

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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3.24 km

Schönberg Meadow

Highlight • Natural

You can go around the meadow once on a nature trail. Many wildflowers also grow here.

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4.73 km

Wackerstein Shelter and Fire Pit

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice because there is also a shelter.

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4.82 km

The Wackerstein is not one of the most famous, but it is one of the most spectacular viewpoints of the Pfullinger Alb. A rock needle with a summit cross is in front of the small rock balcony. Here you will find a great view over Reutlingen all the way to Tübingen. Even the Stuttgart television tower seems close enough to touch, despite the distance.

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5.78 km

Wonhalde-Spielberg Plateau

Highlight • Natural Monument

The meadow and pasture area of the Won, which lies between 770 and 820 meters above sea level, was created by centuries of grazing. This is also shown by the numerous solitaire trees, which are picturesquely scattered throughout the area. Even today, in the warmer seasons, there is always a herd of sheep that is supposed to keep the area open in the service of nature conservation.
Source: schwaebischealbnatur.blogspot.com

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5.88 km

Wonhalde-Spielberg Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The Wonhalde Spielberg plateau (HW5) is a 118 ha nature reserve, created by centuries of grazing. Individual trees and juniper heaths are also typical here. To prevent overgrowth, the vegetation is kept short by a flock of sheep during the warm months. One kilometer later, you arrive at the Nebelhöhle.

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8.14 km

Goldloch Cave

Highlight • Cave

From the parking lot follow the HW1 or HW5 direction Gießstein. After 200 m, a narrow path turns left. It goes down the Albtrauf a few meters until you stand in front of the entrance of the cave below rocks.

The cave is easily accessible. The loamy soil, however, can be very slippery if it does not tie itself to clothes and shoes. A flashlight and good footwear are essential. The approx. 5 m high hall has a diameter of approx. 10-15 m. You will find very nice stalactites there. A corridor leads down even further. Overall, the gold hole cave is about 45 m long.

In the winter months from October to March should be for the protection of overwintering animals such. Bats do not enter the cave. It is especially nice when in the evening the warm light of the low sun shines through the entrance into the cave.

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10.7 km

Linsenbühl

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11.4 km

Lichtenstein Castle Adventure Park

Highlight • Climb

Located not far from Lichtenstein Castle, there is also a large parking lot.

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17.8 km

Schönberg Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

No entry is required when the kiosk is closed. The climb is definitely worth it, the view is breathtakingly beautiful. In front of the tower there is a large lawn with a barbecue area. The tower is open every day and the kiosk is usually open on weekends and public holidays (when the kiosk is open, the flag is on the tower).

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