Hochgehpilgert (High pilgrimage) – HOCHGEHBERGE on the Swabian Alb

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Hochgehpilgert (High pilgrimage) – HOCHGEHBERGE on the Swabian Alb

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Hochgehpilgert (High pilgrimage) – HOCHGEHBERGE on the Swabian Alb

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13.4km

320m

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This hike is varied and leads with some ups and downs through the beautiful landscape near Zwiefalten, which is known for its baroque cathedral. On the way you will discover the wonderful Achtal and the Wimsener Höhle and pass numerous refreshment stops.

From the rental hall, the path leads you…

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Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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3.56 km

Lourdes Grotto with Spring

Highlight • Religious Site

The special book of the cross leads from the cemetery to the Lourdes grotto.

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4.76 km

Lorettohof Farm and Bakery

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Everything own production - very tasty 😋

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7.13 km

Wimsener Cave

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THE WATER CAVE ON THE SWABIAN ALB
The natural monument known as the "Wimsen Cave" or "Friedrich Cave" is the only "active" water cave in Germany that can be navigated …

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9.62 km

View of Zwiefalten and Zwiefalten Abbey

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From here you have the best view of Zwiefalten.

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12.9 km

Zwiefalten Abbey Church (Minster of Our Lady)

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The Cathedral of Our Lady was once the church of the Zwiefalten Benedictine Abbey. The baroque building is impressive from the outside. But its splendor inside is almost indescribable. Wherever …

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13.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

2.54 km

650 m

639 m

116 m

Surfaces

8.82 km

2.12 km

1.96 km

319 m

110 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

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Comments

October 4, 2026,DAV-Monatswanderung: Hochgehpilgert

Hello hello,
after yesterday's "Mammoth March" there was a more relaxed tour today.
As part of the DAV monthly hike, we went on the "Hochgehpilgert" today from Zwiefalten via Sonderbuch and Lorettohof to the Wimsener Höhle.
Now following the Zwiefalter Ach and then a detour around Gossenzugen and the last stretch back along the Ach to Zwiefalten.
In total, 23 …

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February 12, 2022,HOCHGEHBERGE - Tour »hochgehpilgert« - Premiumwanderweg in Zwiefalten

"Pilgrimage through nature to leave everyday life behind" - worked perfectly 😀
Starting in the rental, you will come across a Way of the Cross, a Lourdes grotto and a goat farm (Loretto), from which you can see the Alps in the best of weather. After the Wimsen Cave and the wildly romantic Ach valley, the path leads through forests …

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July 2, 2023,HOCHGEHBERGE 🏔"hochgehpilgert" Zwiefalten 32⛪️🌤

The start of our 2nd tour "Hochgehpilgert" was at our Hotel Post, a tavern dating back to the 17th century, in the monastery and pilgrimage town of Zwiefalten. The place with about 2500 inhabitants is located on the edge of the biosphere area Swabian Alb on the Aach, about 45 km from Reutlingen. It is surrounded by a beautiful landscape, …

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August 11, 2022,„hochgehpilgert“ – HOCHGEHBERGE auf der Schwäbischen Alb

Wanted to tackle the last of the high mountains today that was still missing ☺️
What can I say, in our opinion it doesn't deserve the name "premium hiking trail". 🙈
There are 90% forest roads or roads, which is just not nice to walk. There aren't that many highlights, clearly the Stations of the Cross with the Lourdes Grotto. …

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August 12, 2023,Premiumwanderweg »hochgehpilgert« - Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb - 🔁 Von Zwiefalten - LKR. Reutlingen aus 🥾

Good bye!

This is a hike on the premium hiking trail »high pilgrimage«
from Zwiefalten in the district of Reutlingen.

hochgehberge.de/touren/hochgehpilgert-premiumwanderweg-in-zwiefalten-hayingen

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Greetings to you

Mammoth Frank

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September 27, 2024,HOCHGEHBERGE - Tour »hochgehpilgert«

You know that feeling when you approach the starting point of a hike, full of anticipation? And then you walk... and walk... and nothing happens. Straight ahead on wide gravel, interspersed with field paths and a few tufts of grass. The only highlight after 8 kilometers is the Friedrichhöhle cave in Wimsem, complete with its inn. But you can also …

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September 15, 2024,<hochgehpilgert> Premiumwanderweg Zwiefalten

Great premium hiking trail with moderate gradients, only the descents are sometimes a little steeper.
Very varied with great views, such as from Loretta to the Zwiefalten monastery with the Bussen in the background or from the Trinity Cross to Gossenzugen.
The path between Wimsen and Gossenzugen through the cut valley along the Zwiefacher Ach is also beautiful.
There was …

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October 19, 2025,"Hochgepilgert"mit Höhlenstollenfest

Premium hiking trail "Hochgepilgert"
Starts at the Wimsen Cave. Beautiful trail with a detour to Zwiefalten.
Returns in time for the Butterstollen, which has been ripened on a boat in the cave.
Tastes excellent 😋

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March 26, 2021

This hike is varied and leads with some ups and downs through the beautiful landscape near Zwiefalten, which is known for its baroque cathedral. On the way you will discover the wonderful Achtal and the Wimsener Höhle and pass numerous refreshment stops.
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From the rental hall, the path leads you through

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