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Baden-Württemberg

View of Lichtenstein Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

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Baden-Württemberg

View of Lichtenstein Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

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(22)

64

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View of Lichtenstein Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

05:13

18.8km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Greuthau

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.82 km

Ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle

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Although the original castle's floor plan can "only" be seen on the information board, the square with the exposed walls, the well and the former rampart is still worth seeing! …

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2.09 km

Wilhelm Hauff Monument with views over the Echaz Valley

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The monument itself is kept simple. Anyone who knows his stories, but still likes to visit. A real fairytale castle inspired by a writer, already unique.

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3

2.09 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle

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Grandiose view of the castle

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2.35 km

Lichtenstein Castle

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A castle like something out of a book. And in this case, that's actually true. The inspiration and model for rebuilding the Lichtenstein ruins in 1842 came from the castle …

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10.8 km

Sonnenbühl Border Trail

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About 25 kilometers with a few detours

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11.0 km

Bear Cave and Karl's Cave

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The cave is about 290 meters long and is accessible in several halls. It has a large number of stalactites. In the rear part of the cave, numerous bear bones were found. This is indicated by a built-up bear skeleton.

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11.7 km

Höhlental Valley

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Beautiful valley that ends at the weather station

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12.5 km

Weather Station Großer Rinnental (Coldest Point in Germany)

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Limestone weather station

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18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

1.96 km

489 m

143 m

106 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

2.93 km

2.09 km

1.62 km

153 m

122 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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Friday 3 July

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