Achalm Castle Ruins and Observation Tower
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 581 out of 594 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Geopark Schwäbische Alb
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Best Hikes to Achalm Castle Ruins and Observation Tower
- Easy
4.3
(9)
41
View of Reutlingen from Achalm – View of Reutlingen loop from Reutlingen01:38
5.03km
240m
Intermediate4.8
(36)
174
View of Reutlingen from Achalm – View of Reutlingen from Achalm loop from Eningen unter Achalm03:01
9.96km
320m
Intermediate4.8
(48)
237
View of Reutlingen from Achalm – View of Reutlingen from Achalm loop from Reutlingen Hbf02:43
8.77km
310m
Tips
The Achalm (707 m) is one of the most important landmarks in Reutlingen, along with the Marienkirche and the Tübinger Tor. Unfortunately, only a few remains of the walls of the former castle and today's lookout tower, built around 1838 on the foundations of the former keep, have survived.
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The ruin Achalm is the ruin of a hilltop castle on a rock about 707 meters above sea level
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Description
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Best Hikes to Achalm Castle Ruins and Observation Tower
- Easy
4.3
(9)
41
View of Reutlingen from Achalm – View of Reutlingen loop from Reutlingen01:38
5.03km
240m
Intermediate4.8
(36)
174
View of Reutlingen from Achalm – View of Reutlingen from Achalm loop from Eningen unter Achalm03:01
9.96km
320m
Intermediate4.8
(48)
237
View of Reutlingen from Achalm – View of Reutlingen from Achalm loop from Reutlingen Hbf02:43
8.77km
310m
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