Franz-Keller Hut – View of the Hornberg Airfield loop from Kaltes Feld mit Hornberg, Galgenberg und Eierberg

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Baden-Württemberg

Franz-Keller Hut – View of the Hornberg Airfield loop from Kaltes Feld mit Hornberg, Galgenberg und Eierberg

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Franz-Keller Hut – View of the Hornberg Airfield loop from Kaltes Feld mit Hornberg, Galgenberg und Eierberg

03:08

10.4km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Kaltes Feld mit Hornberg, Galgenberg und Eierberg

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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810 m

Lion's Path Heidetrauf — Trail to Kaltes Feld

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Phew, there's altitude here.

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1.76 km

Franz-Keller Hut

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On the highest peak of the Kaltes Feld, the highest elevation in the Ostalb, lies the hiking lodge, built in 1908, acquired and converted by the Swabian Alb Association in 1931, and expanded and modernized in 1976/77. The wide plateau with junipers, meadows, fields and forest is an ideal recreational area. Two viewing rocks - Tannhaldenstein and Christentalfelsen - provide incredibly picturesque views of the mountains of the Filsalb and Ostalb. In front of the extensive mountain massif are Hornberg (gliding school), Rechbergle and Galgenberg. At the Furtlepass (630 m) the Kaltes Feld is connected to the Alb plateau. The Reiterleskapelle at the western foot is one of the most atmospheric images of the Alb.
Source: tuerme-wanderheime.albverein.net/wanderheime/wanderheim-franz-keller-haus

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1.84 km

Cold Field

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At 781 meters above sea level, the Kalte Feld is the highest point in the Ostalb.

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3.21 km

View of the Stuifen and Rechberg from Hornberg

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Hornberg offers fantastic views of the region from several sides. It is often used as a starting point for various tours. The gliding area offers the children an exciting insight and a welcome change.

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4.30 km

View of the Three Kaiser Mountains

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From here you can see two of the three imperial mountains: the Stuifen and the Hohenstaufen. Turning to the left, you can see the Albtrauf des Kalten Feldes, the Schwarzhorn and the Schönberg.

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4.57 km

View of the Three Kaiser Mountains (Drei Kaiserberge)

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great view of the three Keizer mountains

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7.03 km

View of the Hornberg Airfield

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Nice view of the Hornberg airfield

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7.81 km

Knörzerhaus

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Spaetzle, Schupfnudeln, Maultaschen and a lot of cake - what more do you need for a hearty break at 770 meters altitude? The mountain inn Knörzerhaus is idyllically located and offers food and drinks even the possibility for a rustic night. All information and opening times can be found here: knoerzerhaus.biz

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