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Baden-Württemberg

Tübingen District

Zollernalbkreis

Schalksburg Tower Ruins

Baden-Württemberg

Tübingen District

Zollernalbkreis

Schalksburg Tower Ruins

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Schalksburg Tower Ruins

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Location: Balingen, Zollernalbkreis, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Lisa im Ländle

April 5, 2022

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The Schalksburg, formerly also called Schaltzburg or Schalksberg, is a former hilltop castle, the ruins of which are located about six kilometers southeast of Balingen between the Albstadt districts of Burgfelden and Laufen an der Eyach. The Schalksburg is one of the largest castle complexes in terms of area on the Swabian Jura.

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August 25, 2022

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Rest at the bottom and enjoy the view at the top

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October 4, 2016

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The Schalksburg is a western foothill of the Burgfeld mountain island at an altitude of 911 meters. It is a triangular rock block that can be reached from Burgfelden via …

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Elevation 880 m

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Location: Balingen, Zollernalbkreis, Tübingen District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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