The keep of Heriboldesburg Castle in Herbolzheim dates back to the 12th century, is approximately 28 meters high, and towers over the Jagst Valley as the imposing remnant of a spur castle. Today, it stands alone, visible from afar – a silent witness to medieval history. 🏰🌳 The surrounding area, however, looks more like a messy private property: wild greenery, scattered materials, and no official access – a bit of castle romance with a backyard feel.

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November 20, 2020

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The Heriboldesburg in Herbolzheim is located on a mountain spur above the Jagst.
It was built in the 12th century and was the ancestral seat of the Knights of Herbolzheim, …

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Best Hikes to Heriboldesburg Tower (Keep) Herbolzheim

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1. Waldkapelle Käpelle – Lourdes Grotto, Höchstberg loop from Herbolzheim (Jagst)

13.8km

03:53

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ridge Trail – War Memorial Stein am Kocher loop from Stein am Kocher

9.96km

02:46

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Walz-Mühle Neudenau – Waldkapelle Käpelle loop from Neudenau

11.7km

03:11

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 250 m

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Friday 23 January

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Location: Neudenau, Landkreis Heilbronn, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Heriboldesburg Tower (Keep) Herbolzheim

1. Waldkapelle Käpelle – Lourdes Grotto, Höchstberg loop from Herbolzheim (Jagst)

2. Ridge Trail – War Memorial Stein am Kocher loop from Stein am Kocher

3. Walz-Mühle Neudenau – Waldkapelle Käpelle loop from Neudenau

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