Mörikefels Viewpoint – Zipfelbach Gorge loop from Bissingen an der Teck

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Esslingen

Bissingen an der Teck

Mörikefels Viewpoint – Zipfelbach Gorge loop from Bissingen an der Teck

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Mörikefels Viewpoint – Zipfelbach Gorge loop from Bissingen an der Teck

03:35

10.9km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Eichhalde

Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.05 km

View from the Breitenstein-Auchtert ridge trail

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A new lookout, probably created by Sturmtief Eberhard. From here you have a clear view of the Limburg.

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3.60 km

Auchtert

Peak

4.16 km

Mörikefels Viewpoint

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The rock was named after the poet Eduard Mörike. The poet worked for almost two years in Ochsenwang as a pastor. Just one square meter of rock was one of …

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5.12 km

Zipfelbach Gorge (Zipfelbachschlucht)

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A really great valley. But you should be sure-footed, especially when the paths are muddy.

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5.32 km

Wooden Bridge in Zipfelbach Gorge

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There are 5 bridges that repeatedly change sides of the stream in the Zipfelbachtal.

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5.50 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Zipfelbach

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Small wooden bridge over the Zipfelbach, from which you also have a good view of the small stream.

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5.70 km

Waterfall in the Zipfelbach Gorge

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At several places in the Zipfelbachtal you will find small waterfalls in the wild and romantic valley.

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5.80 km

Zipfelbach Gorge

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A very beautiful narrow valley with a fantastic watercourse. A bit slippery after rain. Good footwear and surefootedness are necessary.

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6.39 km

Hepsisau Historic Village Center

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Great little place with beautiful old half-timbered houses and village fountains at the foot of the Alb.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

4.04 km

1.44 km

239 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

3.10 km

2.24 km

1.32 km

392 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 17, 2021,Zipfelbachtal, Mörikefels & Breitenstein 🍁🍂🍃

Nice autumn round in the sunshine - today again with a dog! I really missed him the last two weekends while hiking!

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June 13, 2025,⛰️ Breitenstein ⛰️ Zipfelbachtal 🥾 Runde 🔄 von Bissingen an der Teck 🥾

A true nature experience! 🌿⛰️

This varied circular tour from Bissingen an der Teck via the Breitenstein and through the fairytale-like Zipfelbachtal has it all: wide panoramic views, dense forests, mysterious rocks, rushing water features, and lovely trail markings. Particularly impressive was the section through the Zipfelbachtal with its moss-covered stones, small waterfalls, and quaint bridges – almost like another …

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March 17, 2024,🙋‍♂️🐻🙋🦁🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🐶Bissingen am See ☁️ Zipfelbachtal 💦 Randecker Maar ☺️Auchert 😌 Breitenstein 🪨 den Klassiker mit lieben Freunden 😍 gewandert 🥾

Hello 🙋‍♂️🙋Today we went on a wonderful tour with @Rusty (Uwe + Sabine) ☺️Thank you both, it was another really nice day with you 🤩🤩We started at Lake Bissinger, which was again as smooth as glass in front of us today 😊then towards Hepsisau, always the Limburg in view and then walk through the Zipfelbachtal 🏃🏻the Zipfelbach has good water …

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