Little Owl Trail

From the parking lot on Schulgasse, a short, unmarked path leads to the unique Hattenhofen mineral spring. The trail then winds in a loop to the “Hummelberg” lookout point.

Crossing the Butzbach Bridge in the Butzbach Valley, the trail heads toward Sparwiesen and continues on to the picturesque “Lindele” lookout point. From here, you’ll enjoy an impressive view of the Albtrauf, the Drei Kaiserberge, and the Schurwald. Next to the lookout point stand two striking trees: the Bismarck Linden, planted in 1888—the “Year of the Three Emperors”—and the Luther Oak from 1917, which was planted by schoolchildren to commemorate the start of the Reformation in 1517.

The return route leads past the Riedenhof, where you can stop for refreshments at the sports clubhouse, past the Uhlandhof, and finally back to the starting point at the Hattenhofen Sauerbrunnen.

Take the RE5/MEX 16 from Stuttgart or Ulm to the Göppingen train station. Then take bus line 921 to the "Graubachtal" stop. Alternatively, take bus line 922 from Uhingen or 924 from Ebersbach.

You can find the district schedule at: www.vvs.de/fahrplan

Respectful Coexistence in the Göppingen District.

Code of Conduct:

Respect trail closures and the quiet zones established in the recreational trail plan. Leave no trace—such as trash or animal waste—and treat the trails with care. Be proactive and considerate. Adapt your behavior to the situation at hand. Safety comes first. Respect other users of the woods and open fields. Be considerate of animals and plants. Plan ahead and make the most of daylight. Try to avoid the early morning and evening twilight hours. Observe the ban on entering agricultural land during the growing season. Stay on marked trails and avoid forest edges; this helps wildlife get used to people.

For more information, visit ruecksicht-macht-wege-breiter.de

Sauerbrunnen:

The Sauerbrunnen is the village’s gem; its hydrogen carbonate-rich mineral water was consumed daily as recently as 50 years ago, and its quality has been scientifically proven. There are two different springs, which are similar to one another and closely resemble the Jebenhäuser Sprudel in composition, though they have a higher iron content.

Town Hall:

The picturesque, historic town hall in front of the church, located in the village center, was built in 1698 to serve as both a school and town hall—50 years after the Thirty Years’ War. It had a predecessor, a town hall that had apparently been severely damaged—perhaps even destroyed—during the Thirty Years’ War, and which, according to reports, was restored by Mayor Hans Bosch around 1652. In 2014, the town hall underwent a complete renovation.