12-Hour Remstal Hike 2026

The mega hiking event in the Remstal Valley with up to 1,500 participants! In 2026, it will take place in the Upper Remstal Valley, starting and finishing in Essingen. The **12-hour hike** will once again be held as a loop hike in 2026. Covering a distance of approx. **44 km** and approx. **920 meters of elevation gain**, the route goes from Essingen through the Weiherwiesen and Wental nature reserves toward Bartholomä and Lauterburg, and back to Essingen via the Rosenstein. The hike starts at **9 a.m.** at the Schönbrunnenhalle in Essingen. The group does not have to stay together during the hike; everyone can hike at their own pace. Along the route, there are **three** rest and refreshment stations offering food and drinks on a pay-as-you-go basis, as well as restrooms and seating areas. In addition, there will be two “to-go” stations along the way where each participant will receive one **free** bottle (0.5 L) of still water and one **free** snack (banana or granola bar). A get-together will take place at the finish line. More detailed information about the food and drinks available at all stations will be sent via email to all participants approximately 10 days before the hike, along with the final important information. Vegetarian options will also be available at all stations. Unfortunately, for organizational reasons, we cannot accommodate other dietary preferences or intolerances. **First aid** will be provided as quickly as possible in case of an emergency. If you have to stop the hike for health reasons, a **free shuttle bus** will be available at the three aid stations to take you back to Essingen (start & finish). Every participant will receive a **medal** at the finish area. This also applies if the hike is stopped early. A certificate will be available for download after the event. Shortly before the start, there will be an award ceremony for the group with the most participants and the group with the most creative matching outfit. You have the option to book a **Flex Ticket**. If you book this ticket type, you can cancel the ticket or change the name free of charge up to 7 days before the hike. Only a processing fee of €5.00 will be charged. The **Standard Ticket** does not offer these options. For **groups of 10 or more people**, we offer Flex Tickets with a 10% discount. After booking your ticket, you can order an [exclusive hiking shirt or cap](https://remstal.myspreadshop.de/12-stunden-remstalwanderung?collection=EfIBATbAeM) from our partner Spreadshirt. You can also collect a digital certificate via the **SummitLynx app**. To do so, download the app, select the Remstal region and the "12-Hour Remstal Hike 2026" under Regions, and manually check in at all refreshment stations (enable GPS). All hikers without potential health risks are welcome to join. The focus is on the joy of hiking together and the immersive nature experience. Therefore, the hike is not suitable for marathon runners and power hikers who wish to complete the route at a particularly fast pace. **Persons under the age of 18** must be registered by their legal guardians. Written consent from the legal guardian must be sent to remstalwanderung@101entertainment.de immediately after registration. Participation in the hike is not permitted without written consent from a legal guardian. Toddlers (ages 0–5) may participate in the hike free of charge. However, participation is **not** recommended. **Dogs** may also participate in the hike on a leash if they are registered at remstalwanderung@101entertainment.de. The **organizer** of the 12-Hour Remstal Hike is Remstal Tourismus e.V., the **executing agency** is 101Entertainment, and the **sponsoring partners** are Remstalwerk, Teinacher, and Remstalmarkt Mack. HIGHLIGHTS: - A varied hike through the upper Remstal - Fully signposted route and additional GPX track (available approx. 10 days before the hike) - 3 refreshment stations along the route with drinks and food for self-catering (including restrooms and seating) - 2 take-out stations offering one free bottle (0.5 L) of still water and one snack each for the trail - Shuttle bus from the refreshment stations to the finish in Essingen (e.g., in case of health issues) - Shuttle buses at 7:35 a.m. and 8:35 a.m. from Aalen Station to the start in Essingen - Return trip from Essingen, Schlosspark stop, to Aalen train station via bus lines 40 and 42 at 3:52 PM, 4:43 PM, 5:52 PM, 6:43 PM, 7:52 PM, 8:53 PM, and 9:57 PM. Shuttle bus from Schönbrunnenhalle to Aalen Station at 11:00 PM. - First aid provided by the German Red Cross - Medal at the finish line (even if you have to stop the hike early) and a certificate available for download - Group discount – for groups of 10 or more, we offer a 10% discount on Flex-Ticket bookings - Awards for the hiking group with the most participants and the group with the most creative matching outfit shortly before the start - **Ticket booking available until Sunday, May 10, 2026, at midnight, subject to availability (maximum number of participants: 1,500)**