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Herwartstein Castle Ruins

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Herwartstein Castle Ruins

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Herwartstein Castle Ruins

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Location: Königsbronn, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. View of Itzelberger See – Itzelberger See loop from Königsbronn

6.28km

01:44

110m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Itzelberger Lake – Brenz Spring loop from Itzelberg

6.34km

01:46

110m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Brenz Spring – Grenzstock Hut loop from Zang

13.5km

03:44

220m

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

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Sebastian Kowalke

February 13, 2018

Herwartstein Castle once stood on a steep rock spur above Königsbronn. The Staufer built a small stone fortress, which changed hands repeatedly over the years. In the late 13th century this castle also came into the possession of the Counts of Helfenstein. However, when the rule is withdrawn from them, the castle falls into disrepair. The castle was demolished in the 14th century to enable the Königsbronn monastery to be built with the stones.

Today you will find a great view of Königsbronn and the surrounding area above the miserable foundation walls.

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Walkleader & Uschi 🌻

March 21, 2019

If you are already in Königsbronn or Brenztopf you should enjoy the good cake in the "Café refined".

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Mig

May 11, 2020

Very nice panoramic view over Königsbronn.
Access via the path at the ruin, or from the dirt road via the tampel path through a short humped piece of forest

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Elevation 580 m

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Location: Königsbronn, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Herwartstein Castle Ruins

1. View of Itzelberger See – Itzelberger See loop from Königsbronn

2. Itzelberger Lake – Brenz Spring loop from Itzelberg

3. Brenz Spring – Grenzstock Hut loop from Zang

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