Hans-Schumann Trail – Zipfelbach Gorge loop from Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

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Hans-Schumann Trail – Zipfelbach Gorge loop from Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

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Hans-Schumann Trail – Zipfelbach Gorge loop from Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

03:17

10.7km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.28 km

Hans-Schumann Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A zigzag path that really has it all. The switchbacks wind very steeply upwards or downwards. At the end of December, the narrow path was very muddy in places, and one or the other Wackerstein was hidden under the many leaves.

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8.63 km

View of the Randecker Maar and Zipfelbach Gorge

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Great hike along the former bank with great views

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9.21 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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9.41 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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9.58 km

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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9.78 km

Waterfall in the Zipfelbach Gorge

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At several places in the Zipfelbachtal you will find small waterfalls in the wild and romantic valley.

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9.88 km

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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10.5 km

Hepsisau Historic Village Center

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Great little place with beautiful old half-timbered houses and village fountains at the foot of the Alb.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.52 km

2.37 km

1.93 km

854 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

3.26 km

2.48 km

665 m

456 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

13°C

4°C

44 %

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Hans-Schumann Trail – Zipfelbach Gorge loop from Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

Hans-Schumann Trail

View of the Randecker Maar and Zipfelbach Gorge

Zipfelbach Gorge (Zipfelbachschlucht)

Wooden Bridge in Zipfelbach Gorge

Wooden Bridge Over the Zipfelbach

Waterfall in the Zipfelbach Gorge

Zipfelbach Gorge

Hepsisau Historic Village Center

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