Löwenpfad "Filstalgucker" - Views from the heart of the Filstal

The approximately 13.2-kilometer-long hike starts at the hiking car park by the village church in the district of Türkheim. After a short route through the village, it goes across meadows and fields into the beech forest towards the southeast, before reaching open fields again a few kilometers north of Wittingen.

The trail then follows narrow paths along the Albtrauf and offers especially beautiful views into the Rohrachtal from the Tiroler Felsen and the Geiselstein. After some time, you reach the impressive Ostlandkreuz, which towers high above the town of Geislingen an der Steige. Passing imposing rock formations, the path continues along the Albtrauf towards Kahlenstein. The nearby Kahlenstein cave is worth a short visit.

Shortly before the end of the route, before the district of Türkheim, the Burgstall - remains of an old castle - offers probably the most beautiful view of the tour over the Upper Filstal, before returning to the starting point.

Slip-resistant footwear is recommended.

Not a prepared trail.

You can reach the district of Türkheim in the town of Geislingen an der Steige by car via the A8, Stuttgart - Ulm, exit Mühlhausen (B 466) or exit Merklingen (L 1230) towards Geislingen an der Steige.

Alternatively, you can also approach via the B10, exit in Geislingen an der Steige towards Türkheim.

Navigation to the starting point with Google Maps

In Geislingen/Steige there is a connection to the MEX and RE trains of the Filstalbahn on the Stuttgart-Ulm route. From Geislingen central bus station (ZOB), take bus line 350 to the "Türkheim" stop. From there, it is about a 2-minute walk to the starting point, the hiking car park by the church.

The district timetable can be found at: www.vvs.de/fahrplan

Parking options at the start/end point of the route by the village church in Geislingen-Türkheim. Additional parking is available at the Geiselsteinhaus car park or the Schildwacht car park (near the Ostlandkreuz).

Respectful coexistence in the Göppingen district.

Code of conduct:

Respect trail closures and quiet zones developed in the leisure trail concept. Do not leave litter or animal droppings on the trail. Act considerately and thoughtfully. Please take care of your own safety. Respect other users of forest and fields. Show consideration for animals and plants. Plan forest path use in advance and use daylight. Avoid twilight in the morning and evening. Avoid using forest edges so that wildlife can better get accustomed to humans.

More information at ruecksicht-macht-wege-breiter.de

The viewpoint "Burgstall" in Geislingen-Türkheim is one of the most beautiful on the Swabian Alb. Especially enjoyable during sunset.