Albtraufwalker (Stage 6) *Eaves Idyll*

The stage begins at the impressive ruins of Hiltenburg Castle, which was once owned by the Helfenstein noble family. From here, the trail descends through the Hiltental Valley and continues on to the hamlet of Gosbach. After a steep climb up the Leimberg, your efforts are rewarded with a panoramic view of the upper Filstal from the romantic Kreuzkapelle. Through an idyllic forested valley, you reach the village of Mühlhausen im Täle, centrally located in the beautiful Goißatäle. Goats (Goißa) gave the valley its nickname. This typically Swabian name originated in a time when each household’s own goat provided milk, cheese, and hides. Many families therefore had their own “Goiß.” Passing by the Hotel Höhenblick, the Albtraufgänger trail winds its way through the forest and over the Buchsteige, with fascinating juniper heaths and breathtaking views of the Filstal Bridge currently under construction, continuing on to Wiesensteig. The final stretch to the end of the stage—the Wiesensteig Residential Palace—runs over the Schlagfels and the Sommerberg, then down via the Wiesensteiger Kreuzweg.

sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing

The climbs require a head for heights, fairly good physical condition, and sure footing, especially in wet conditions.

Bus line 966 runs from Geislingen to Bad Ditzenbach, ending at the "Vinzenz Therme" stop. From there, it’s about a 30-minute walk to the starting point.

You can find the district bus 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 fields. Be considerate of animals and plants. Plan ahead and make the most of daylight. Try to avoid the 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 allows wildlife to become more accustomed to people.

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

Places of Interest

Hiltenburg Castle Ruins, Bad Ditzenbach Vinzenz Therme, Bad Ditzenbach Sanct Bernhard Herb House and Garden, Bad Ditzenbach Nature and Wellness Center, Bad Ditzenbach Gosbach Gosbach Chapel of the Cross Wiesensteig Castle