Start and end point of the famous hiking way Alter Schäferweg is the parking lot near the town sign of Mahlstetten (48°04'34.1"N 8°50'29.5"E).

The Donau-Zollernalb-Weg leads us through the heart of the Swabian Jura: from Beuron through the Danube and Lauchert valleys over the Alb plateau to the Upper Schlichem valley.  

This trail, which was awarded the “Quality Trail for Hiking in Germany”, is an absolute highlight in terms of landscape. The Alb plateau offers impressive views as far as the Alps and the Black Forest. Moreover, there is also no lack of historical and cultural highlights along the route.