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Baden-Württemberg

Shaded Path to the Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

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Baden-Württemberg

Shaded Path to the Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

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Shaded Path to the Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

02:55

10.3km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: April 23, 2026

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Greuthau

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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810 m

Bench with a view over the Greuthau Nature Reserve

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This seating area is located between the juniper bushes and offers a very nice view of the Greuthau nature reserve.

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2.53 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

3

6.31 km

Meadow Path in the Swabian Jura Geopark

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Gently ascending path over our beautiful Alb. In a half-open barn I found bales of hay as a photo opportunity.

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4

7.31 km

Shaded Path to the Castle

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Most of the paths that lead to the castle run along or in the forest. Shady in summer, protected from wind in winter.

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5

7.76 km

Lichtenstein Castle

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A castle like something out of a book. And in this case, that's actually true. The inspiration and model for rebuilding the Lichtenstein ruins in 1842 came from the castle …

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7.87 km

Wooden sculpture of Ritter von Lichtenstein

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Kuno came from the Frankish family of Lichtenstein. The exact time of his birth and entry into the Teutonic Order is not known. Lichtenstein is mentioned for the first time …

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7.96 km

Lichtenstein Castle Parking Area

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Attention, the parking lot itself does not move🤣

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8.45 km

Forest trail in the Swabian Jura Geopark

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Beautiful piece of forest near the castle.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.41 km

502 m

341 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.61 km

1.91 km

1.22 km

447 m

122 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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