Mill route on the Alb

From the hiking car park at the entrance to the Felsental, the route starts towards Eybach, continuing to the Roggenmühle. After a short section along the road, the path leads through the forest and the Roggental to the entrance of the Magental and the Lower Roggenmühle. Here, turn left towards the Upper Roggenmühle and Mordloch. The path continues up the Brunnensteige to the Alb and the Eybacher Hut. From there, it goes to the hiking car park and the viewpoint "12 Linden," which also offers a barbecue area. The return path follows the route back to Eybach and through the picturesque village center back to the hiking car park at the Felsental.

Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. A backpack with water, snacks, and a first aid kit is recommended.

When wet, some paths can be slippery and dangerous. Watch your steps and use hiking poles for stability if necessary.

You can reach the starting point of the route in Geislingen-Eybach by car via the A8, Stuttgart - Ulm, exit Mühlhausen (B 466) or exit Merklingen (L 1230) towards Geislingen an der Steige.

Alternatively, access is also possible via the B10, exit in Geislingen an der Steige towards Eybach / Längental.

Take IC, IRE, RE, MEX, and RB trains from Stuttgart and Ulm to Geislingen/Steige station.

From the station, take the access route via "Eybacher Felsensteig" and "Albtraufgänger" towards Eybach. Duration about 40 minutes.

You can find the circular timetable at: www.vvs.de/fahrplan

Respectful coexistence in the district of Göppingen.

Code of conduct:

Respect trail closures and the quiet zones developed in the leisure trail concept. Leave no traces such as trash or animal droppings; treat your path gently. Act proactively and considerately. Adapt your behavior to the situation. Safety comes first. Respect other users of forest and countryside. Consider animals and plants. Plan ahead and use daylight. Try to avoid twilight in the morning and evening. Observe the prohibition of entering agricultural land during the growing season. Stay on the designated paths and avoid forest edges to allow wildlife to better get used to humans.

More information at ruecksicht-macht-wege-breiter.de

The Upper Roggenmühle lies idyllically in the wild romantic Roggental and attracts many visitors as an attractive excursion restaurant - not only with its own trout farming. The cave system of the Mordloch is walkable up to about 80 meters. Depending on the water level, a wet and in any case an impressive experience.