View from the Ebinger Tower – Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Thiergarten

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View from the Ebinger Tower – Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Thiergarten

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View from the Ebinger Tower – Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Thiergarten

03:55

13.3km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Waypoints

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2.10 km

Bettelküche Rock Shelter

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Protected places under rock overhangs like this one served traveling people, wandering traders and homeless people as resting places until the 19th century ... In case you were wondering where this place got its name from 😉

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2.20 km

Rock Formations, Panoramic Views, and Ruins in Upper Danube Nature Park

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On this section there are many viewing platforms with a view of the Danube valley, beautiful hiking trails and information about flora and fauna.

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6.66 km

Reiftal Trail

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A great way through this seemingly wild valley! At the lower entrance is the fall hut, where you can strengthen yourself before the hike through the valley. The valley itself …

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9.82 km

View from Schaufels Cliff over the Danube Valley

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Good thing there is a railing on the path at the top of the cliff edge

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9.83 km

View from the Ebinger Tower

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Great view of the jagged rocks in the Danube valley

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10.1 km

View of the Danube Valley from Schaufelsen

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Beautiful exposed rock, secured with railings. Nice view of the Danube valley. There is only one information board from the castle Schauenburg.

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11.4 km

View of the Danube Valley with Neumühle and Neidingen

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Nice view of the Danube valley with Neumühle and Neidingen.

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11.6 km

Falkenstein Castle Ruins

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The Falkenstein castle ruins are divided into Upper and Lower Falkenstein. The upper complex is better preserved. The castle was probably built between 1515 and 1545. Unterfalkenstein is significantly older …

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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.29 km

2.64 km

932 m

498 m

Surfaces

7.11 km

2.94 km

1.58 km

1.17 km

532 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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Comments

June 25, 2025,Im Naturpark Obere Donau: Felsenpanorama/Falkensteinhöhle/Ruine Falkenstein

After "wriggling" your way through the overgrown path at the beginning of the tour, the ascent begins to a fantastic high-altitude trail. A path, partially secured with railings, leads along the cliff edge with spectacular views of the magnificent landscape. 🤩🔝
We continued hiking through the forest to the beautifully preserved Falkenstein Castle ruins – before making a detour to …

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July 20, 2025,Donautal 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️Ruine Falkenstein -Schaufelsen -Ebinger Turm - durch das Reiftal und über Neidingen nach Thiergarten 🌞🥂👌🏼

Anke and I finally had time for a hike together 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶‍♀️😅and we decided on the Danube Valley🤩
We've done this tour before, but a few more kilometers, in reverse.

I should mention that the starting point is incorrect... We wanted to start at the hiking parking lot in Thiergarten, but Anke then chose the parking lot near the train station, …

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April 27, 2023,Von Neidingen über den Schaufelsen nach Thiergarten

This afternoon brought me back to the Danube Valley. At the parking lot in Neidingen, I am greeted on arrival by the 12 noon bell of the chapel. The place is not big and goes through quickly. Many hiking trail signs and the relatively large car park indicate that this must be a very popular hiking area. Today, however, I …

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September 5, 2021,Naturpark Obere Donau: Zwischen Thiergarten und Neidingen

Dream tour around the Schaufelsen massif, based on the second stage of the Danube-Zollernalb-Weg. 🤩

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September 18, 2021,Felsenpanorama – Ruine Falkenstein Runde von Thiergarten

First of all.
The tour was great 👍👍👍.

The first 5.5 kilometers run alongside the Danube with views of magnificent rock formations on the gravel bike path.
Then turn right over a bridge and cross the main road.
After a short stretch of asphalt, a narrow path is slightly uphill, sometimes a little steeper 1.5Km up the mountain.
Once at …

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May 22, 2023,Reiftal, Ruine Falkenstein - Tour ab P Fallstrasse, Neidingen 22.05.23

A wonderful tour that has been run several times in alternating sunshine, thunder, light drizzle and heavy clouds. A beautiful path through the Reiftal led to the Mühlefelsen, Schaufelsen, Ebinger Turm and others with fantastic views. A short detour to the Falkenstein ruins, then the descent to the Neumühle and back on the bike path, which was hardly used today.

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August 26, 2021,Durch das Reiftal zur Ruine Falkenstein, Runde von Neidingen

Today three of us went through the beautiful Reiftal with its rock formations over the Mühlefelsen and the Schaufelsen to the Falkenstein Cave and the Falkenstein ruins.
I think the Höhenweg is one of the most beautiful in the Danube Valley. I love the rooty, rocky paths and the many viewpoints. The Falkenstein Cave is quite large and accessible from …

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September 7, 2021,Durch das Reiftal zur Ruine Falkenstein - Tour ab P Fallstrasse 07.09.21

I got the inspiration for this wonderful tour from Eva🐴, a big thank you for it.
Wonderful paths, beautiful ascents and descents and unique rock formations with great views are the highlights of this tour.

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