Käpfle

The Käpfle summit features a twelve-meter wooden observation tower constructed in 1974, providing views across Reutlingen and the Swabian Alb region.

The location hosted a castle called Alteburg until 1073, influencing the names of current establishments in the surrounding area, though no castle remains exist.

The observation point serves as a meeting place for regional hiking groups who gather to explore multiple trails leading through the Swabian countryside.

The summit includes marked parking areas, designated rest spots with benches, and multiple trail options ranging from 1.16 to 21.4 kilometers in length.

From the tower platform, visitors observe the northern edge of Middle Swabian Alb, the Neckar valley, and Hohenzollern Castle in clear weather conditions.

GPS coordinates: 48.45858,9.14842

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:52