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Traufgang Hossinger ladder in Albstadt

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Traufgang Hossinger ladder in Albstadt

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Traufgang Hossinger ladder in Albstadt

02:43

8.90km

300m

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This circular hike offers not only an exciting climb up a ladder to the top of the rocks, but also magnificent views from the rocky escarpment, an enchanting cave, Celtic ramparts from the Hallstatt period, and wildly romantic gorges. Here you'll experience a touch of wilderness – and a bit…

by Traufgänge in Albstadt

Last updated: February 25, 2026

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2.63 km

Ladder of Hossingen

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Steep steps, clinging to weathered rock faces, lead up this gorge, where a picnic hut with a barbecue area invites you to a leisurely snack. After further steps along the rocks, magnificent views of the valley repeatedly open up.

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2.95 km

Hossinger Leiter Shelter

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Once you've made it to the hut, you're almost at the top, but only almost. A few more steps will follow!

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3.60 km

Kübelhansfels Viewpoint

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Close to the historic Hossingen ladder, legends tell of the unfortunate events on the Kübelhansfels. Many years ago the carnival figure Kübelhans is said to have lost its life in …

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5.48 km

View from Gräbelesberg

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From the Gräbelesberg, with its steep rock faces, there are fantastic views in various directions. From the northwestern summit, the view extends across the Balingen area and far into the …

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5.90 km

Celtic defensive rampart

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An information board explains the former Celtic fortifications up here on the mountain.

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8.80 km

Traufgang Hut, Brunnental

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Rustic and cozy interior with top kitchen. Good food, served very nicely and stylishly and at reasonable prices.

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8.90 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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5.36 km

3.41 km

131 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

2.84 km

2.43 km

539 m

131 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

21°C

11°C

70 %

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Comments

May 27, 2026,Traufgang Hossinger Leiter 27-05-2026

The "Hossinger Leiter" Traufgang is one of the shorter tours at 9.2 km, but it is technically demanding. The tour starts at the Brunnental hiking parking lot. You reach it by turning left into Steinstraße after the entrance to Albstadt-Laufingen, coming from Albstadt-Lautlingen on the B463. There is also a sign for the parking lot on the road. After approx. …

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June 26, 2022,Traufgang Hossinger Leiter, über Gräbelesberg, Kübelhansfels, Runde ab Parkplatz/ Traufganghütte 👍 Brunnental

Short but really great hike with a conclusion in the Taufganghütte that makes the heart of the hungry hiker leap for joy. Retreat recommended.

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May 8, 2022,Lautlingen-🌸Traufgang: Hossinger 📷 Leiter in Albstadt💝

Mother's day hike on the Swabian Alb. With ideal hiking weather, we were drawn to the Swabian Alb today. The Hossinger Leiter always arouses enthusiasm among the boys, the wonderful view, impressive flowers and a fairytale ascent through a wild and romantic gorge make the eaves "Hossinger Leiter" a varied and unforgettable hiking pleasure.

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August 13, 2022,Schwäbische Alb - Traufgang Hossinger Leiter in Albstadt

So the eaves near Albstadt are among the most beautiful hiking trails on the Alb. 😁
If only it wasn't such a chore to get there. 😡

The Hossinger ladder is great to walk. Varied, interesting with great vantage points. Thumbs up 👍
Only the last two kilometers are a bit boring. Otherwise this tour is really nice. 😁

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October 13, 2024,Traufgang Hossinger Leiter mit Frank

At short notice, Frank and I decided to hike the Hossinger Leiter ridge path together today, Sunday afternoon.
Despite the not exactly warm summer weather, but dry, we were able to start the hike at around 1 p.m. The journey took around half an hour.
A "highly varied hike" is what the description says, which we can definitely confirm!
We …

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August 24, 2025,Hossinger Leiter mal vom richtigen Start und in der richtigen Richtung

Today we walked one of our old home loops, quite formally this time. Starting at the start/finish point in Brunnental and following the recommended walking direction.
This even gave us some new impressions and, passing Hossingen, a bit of a nostalgia. 🤔🥰
Hossingen and the surrounding area are only beautiful four times a year: in spring, summer, fall, and winter. …

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November 12, 2021,"Hossinger Leiter" Albstadt - Runde ab WP Brunnental 12.11.21

Escaped the mist and found the sun. Wonderful weather, blue skies throughout, autumn showed itself from its most beautiful side on this round.

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May 10, 2025,Traufgang Hossinger Leiter - Albstadt-Laufen

The Hossinger Leiter is one of the Traufgänge (ridge walks) around Albstadt. This is the second time we've hiked this Traufgänge (ridge walk). The first part of the trail leads from the Brunnentalhütte along wide field and forest paths. After just under 2.5 km, we leave the forest path and reach a path that ends at a small iron bridge …

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February 22, 2021

This circular hike offers not only an exciting climb up a ladder to the top of the rocks, but also magnificent views from the rocky escarpment, an enchanting cave, Celtic ramparts from the Hallstatt period, and wildly romantic gorges. Here you'll experience a touch of wilderness – and a bit of human

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December 16, 2022

Can you do the tour too? do when there is snow?

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Traufgang Hossinger ladder in Albstadt

Ladder of Hossingen

Hossinger Leiter Shelter

Kübelhansfels Viewpoint

View from Gräbelesberg

Celtic defensive rampart

Traufgang Hut, Brunnental

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