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Rusenschloss Ruins – Trail to Rusenschloss loop from Blaubeuren

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Rusenschloss Ruins – Trail to Rusenschloss loop from Blaubeuren

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Rusenschloss Ruins – Trail to Rusenschloss loop from Blaubeuren

03:29

43.5km

690m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.75 km for 289 m

After 12.4 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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999 m

View of Rusenschloss Castle Ruins

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The Hohengerhausen ruins, also known as the Rusenschloss, are the ruins of a hilltop castle on a hill above the Gerhausen district of the city of Blaubeuren. Below the castle in the rock is the Neanderthal cave "Great Grotto".

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2.19 km

Rusenschloss Ruins

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The Hohengerhausen ruin, also known as Rusenschloss, is enthroned in the forest high above Blaubeuren and is likely to date back to the eleventh century. It gives you a wonderful …

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2.35 km

Trail to Rusenschloss

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Nice way. Good to drive. When it is wet, the few stones and roots can cause a little restlessness. Attention, like all paths here it is a hiking trail, appropriate consideration increases the acceptance for mountain bikers.

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2.49 km

View of Blaubeuren and the Blau River from Knoblauchfels

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Great view - the descent to the Rusenschloss and from there further into the valley is worthwhile and sometimes quite technical. However, many hikers must be expected at peak times, so be careful!

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10.9 km

View of Lautern

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Lautern is located at the end of the small Lauter valley. The church is well worth seeing.

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11.6 km

Kleines Lautertal

Nature Reserve

12.1 km

Zum Lamm Inn

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Good for a little refreshment on the go

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38.2 km

Bridge to Hohle Fels

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Practical connection in a beautiful location

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38.3 km

Hohle Fels Cave

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The cave has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017 and is the largest cave hall in the Swabian Alb accessible to visitors.

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43.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

5.33 km

3.23 km

2.42 km

2.00 km

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

11.6 km

9.14 km

3.72 km

3.32 km

896 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

26°C

9°C

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Rusenschloss Ruins – Trail to Rusenschloss loop from Blaubeuren

View of Rusenschloss Castle Ruins

Rusenschloss Ruins

Trail to Rusenschloss

View of Blaubeuren and the Blau River from Knoblauchfels

View of Lautern

Zum Lamm Inn

Bridge to Hohle Fels

Hohle Fels Cave

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