7 - To the Hanner rocks

The overview boards at the railway crossing form the starting point for this route.
Behind the boards, our path begins: It first zigzags partly over stone steps uphill to the lower Tiergartenberg trail.
We continue uphill through the forest to a wide forest road, into which we turn left. We
remain on the wide path and reach the Tiergartenberg forest park. At the edge of the forest park, we recognize the remains of the old stone enclosure wall of the ducal hunt.
We leave the forest park at its western edge and come via a short access road to Parkstraße by the municipal outdoor pool Tiergartenberg, which we follow uphill to the left.
About 150 m after the right bend, the upper Tiergartenberg trail merges on the left. It leads us further uphill through the forest. About 120 m after a left bend, we leave the upper Tiergartenberg trail to the right. A steep, narrow path now leads us zigzagging uphill to the northern Hanner rock (707 m).
After the ascent mostly through dense beech forest, the view from the rock is surprisingly extensive. The Hohenurach castle ruin (692 m) lies almost within reach, separated only by the Seltbach valley. Below us in the Erms valley lies the town. Opposite, the elongated ridge of the Eichhalde limits our view.
We leave the viewpoint and continue on a flat forest path to the middle Hanner rock.
The middle Hanner rock (680 m) offers approximately the same view as the northern Hanner rock. Behind the rock is the Hanner hut. From here, our path continues on flat ground to the eastern Hanner rock (669 m), which offers probably the most comprehensive view of the town and its immediate surroundings.
From the rock, we finally go right, first follow the mountain path, then descend steeply downhill along the rock and continue zigzagging downhill to the upper Tiergartenberg trail. We hike right on this trail to the junction with the Hanner Steige. At the junction, a downhill path begins on the left. It quickly brings us to the middle Tiergartenberg trail and the old Hanner Steige at the forest edge. The road running parallel to the town bypass at the foot of the Tiergartenberg leads back to our starting point at the station.

Sturdy footwear, hiking poles, and sure-footedness are recommended for this route.

Our circular routes are not promenades but hiking trails. Sturdy footwear, hiking poles, and sure-footedness are recommended for all routes. Especially after and during rainfalls as well as in the winter months, the calcareous rock and the ground, especially on slopes, can be very slippery. Please take appropriate care.

In case of emergency, always dial 112. Please mention if the injured persons are in inaccessible terrain so that the Bad Urach mountain rescue service can be informed and no unnecessary time is lost during the rescue.

On the posts of the directional signposts you will find a plaque with the exact location number. This is known to the control center. Quick help is guaranteed in an emergency.

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