Alb-Donau-Kreis Ice Age Trail – Burgfelsenpfad (Castle Rock Trail)

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Alb-Donau-Kreis

Ehingen (Donau)

Alb-Donau-Kreis Ice Age Trail – Burgfelsenpfad (Castle Rock Trail)

Moderate

4.7

(297)

918

hikers

Alb-Donau-Kreis Ice Age Trail – Burgfelsenpfad (Castle Rock Trail)

01:53

6.56km

110m

Hiking

Juniper heaths, castle ruins, caves, dense forests and rock formations typical of the Alps: The Lautertal, through which the Große Lauter flows, was voted Germany's natural wonder 2019 for a reason. On the almost seven kilometer long castle rock path you hike through this beautiful piece of earth and can…

by Alb-Donau-Kreis

Last updated: October 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

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6.56 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.28 km

1.70 km

542 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.21 km

829 m

743 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

9°C

3°C

47 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

February 6, 2023,Eiszeitpfad: Burgfelsenpfad durchs Lautertal

This tour is relatively short, but very scenic. A short stretch leads steeply up the mountain. It's a little slippery at the moment due to the snow. Surefootedness is required.

The tour initially leads along the Lauter. Then steeply up the mountain to the Gemsfels and the Wartstein. From the castle tower you have a wonderful view of the Great …

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May 11, 2024,🇩🇪/BW - Schwäbische Alb: Eiszeitpfad – Burgfelsenpfad

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April 30, 2025,🦣 Alb-Donau-Kreis Eiszeitpfad – Burgfelsenpfad 🦣

Ice Age Trails 18/20 ✔️

The Burgfelsen Trail in the Great Lautertal Valley is the shortest Ice Age Trail, but also one of the most beautiful 🥰
I already knew all of the trails, but I enjoyed every minute. The trails around the Wartstein require surefootedness, and the loop basically consists of many great single trails. Everything is currently blooming …

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October 31, 2021,Burgruine Wartstein – Die Große Lauter Runde von Oberwilzingen

Nice tour with still wonderful autumn 🍂 weather😍
With a great view of the Alps

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May 14, 2023,Unterwilzingen_Burg Felsen Pfad im Lautertal

In the drizzle it was a bit slippery on the descents 🤷🏼‍♂️😉

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October 23, 2022,Schwäbische Alb-Flächenalb - Eiszeitpfad-Der Burgfelsenpfad

Juniper heaths, castle ruins, caves, dense forests and rock formations typical of the Alb: the Lauter valley, through which the Great Lauter flows, was not voted Germany’s natural wonder of 2019 for nothing. On the almost seven kilometer long Burgfelsenpfad you can hike through this beautiful spot and enjoy the picturesque landscape to the fullest.

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December 29, 2023,Eiszeitpfad-Burgfelsenpfad von Unterwilzingen

The Ice Age Trail-Castle Rock Trail is a wonderful little hike with lots of wonderful moments.

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May 10, 2024,Unterwilzingen – Burgfelsenpfad

I have been to Lautertal many times. It is always beautiful. But this tour is really only recommended in dry weather. The climb from km 3.8 is relatively demanding.

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July 19, 2021

Juniper heaths, castle ruins, caves, dense forests and rock formations typical of the Alps: The Lautertal, through which the Große Lauter flows, was voted Germany's natural wonder 2019 for a reason. On the almost seven kilometer long castle rock path you hike through this beautiful piece of earth and

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