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Ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle – View of Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

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Baden-Württemberg

Ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle – View of Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

Hard

4.4

(23)

69

hikers

Ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle – View of Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

05:12

18.8km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Greuthau

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.82 km

Ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle

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Although the original castle's floor plan can "only" be seen on the information board, the square with the exposed walls, the well and the former rampart is still worth seeing! …

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2.09 km

The monument itself is kept simple. Anyone who knows his stories, but still likes to visit. A real fairytale castle inspired by a writer, already unique.

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2.09 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle

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You have a great view from the Wilhelm Hauff viewing plateau.

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2.41 km

Very nice carved knight

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10.7 km

Sonnenbühl Border Trail

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About 25 kilometers with a few detours

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10.9 km

Bear Cave and Karl's Cave

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The cave is about 290 meters long and is accessible in several halls. It has a large number of stalactites. In the rear part of the cave, numerous bear bones were found. This is indicated by a built-up bear skeleton.

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11.6 km

Höhlental Valley

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Beautiful valley that ends at the weather station

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12.4 km

Limestone weather station

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18.8 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

1.81 km

489 m

141 m

100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

2.94 km

2.09 km

1.50 km

124 m

122 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

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Saturday 10 October

12°C

5°C

27 %

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