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The remains of Günzelburg Castle are located on a wooded ridge not far from the Lone Valley. Today, only a few fragments of the walls remain of the former castle, which was presumably built in the early Middle Ages. Its location suggests a former defensive function. The site is accessible via a footpath and offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. Information panels on site provide insights into the history of the complex and previous archaeological investigations.

The Fohlenhaus Stone Age Cave in the Lone Valley is a fascinating destination for nature and history enthusiasts. This impressive karst cave once served as a shelter for Stone Age people and today offers a glimpse into times long past. With its distinctive shape and special charm, it exudes a sense of mysticism.

One of the most beautiful routes in this area, definitely take your time and enjoy. In Lautern you will hear the babbling of the stream, look where the babbling is coming from and you will be amazed. After Lautern in the direction of Bermarningen, a narrow asphalt road awaits you that is very nice to ride. Car traffic is rare here. On the right side of the path the rocks are very close and with luck you will see the amphibians that live here in this habitat. Be careful, the path is uphill and oncoming cyclists are probably going fast, risk of accidents. Further up the bend it gets steep, I measured 11%. The path is not too long, you can also push, but definitely don't forget about the incline. Fantastically beautiful here and unreservedly recommended.

Very nice cycle path through a great valley.

The Günzelburg ruins, also called Greifenburg, Gryffenburg and Denzelburg, are the ruins of a rock castle on a 685 m above sea level rock tower above the village of Weiler near Seißen, a district of the town of Blaubeuren. The castle was built in the late 13th century by the Grif von Berkach, probably as a successor to a castle on the nearby Wachtfels. The Lords of Berkach were ministerials of the Counts of Berg. The subsequent owners are named as the Lords of Weiler and the Lords of Westernach at the end of the 14th century, Ulrich von Westerstetten in 1460 and after 1460 the Blaubeuren monastery. The name of the castle Denzelburg, probably Tünzelburg, mentioned in 1464, probably goes back to a later owner of the castle. By 1477 the complex was in a state of disrepair, it is said: "The ruins of the walls of Gintzelburg Castle, which protrude over the house (= the Franciscan monastery) on the top of the rock, also caused damage to this house..." Remains of the walls of the former castle complex, which had a hook-shaped shield wall, are still preserved. The core castle had a floor area of about 20 by 21 meters.

Beautiful cycle path always along the stream

An imposing rock massif with natural tunnels. Very impressive.

even a long journey is worthwhile