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Baden-Württemberg

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Bingen

Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Sigmaringen

Bingen

Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

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Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

02:12

7.98km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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942 m

Bridge over the Lauchert

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The bridge shows the coat of arms of the city of Bingen and crosses the Lauchert.

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1.08 km

View of the Hornstein Castle ruins

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The ruin can be visited at any time. The walk takes approx. 5-10 minutes

Every Sunday from 2 p.m. there is coffee and homemade cake.

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1.34 km

Cave and Rock Formations by the River in Naturpark Obere Donau

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Short detours from the river hiking trail offer hikers two large (Bittelschiesserhöhle and Rappenfelsenhöhle) and several small caves to visit.

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1.54 km

Footbridge over the Lauchert

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Sturdily built with good views on both sides of the Lauchert.

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1.67 km

Bittelschießer Täle

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The Bittelschießer Höhle is a natural cave in the upper mass limestone southeast of Hornstein in the municipality of Bingen. This is probably used for a campfire.

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1.79 km

Bittelschießer Chapel

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The small chapel was built in 1696 (Baroque period) on the grounds of the former castle.
Originally it was dedicated to St. Ulrich, later to Mary.

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6.75 km

Castle Chapel in Naturpark Obere Donau

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A well-preserved castle chapel (decorated in the Baroque style).

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6.77 km

Here, the ascent of the castle is well explained on the ascent on small boards, so that you can clearly see how castles were repeatedly adapted to the needs and have changed from pure defensive buildings to representative buildings

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7.98 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

1.06 km

684 m

308 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

2.30 km

1.07 km

1.00 km

655 m

438 m

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Thursday 27 August

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16°C

93 %

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Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

Bridge over the Lauchert

View of the Hornstein Castle ruins

Cave and Rock Formations by the River in Naturpark Obere Donau

Footbridge over the Lauchert

Bittelschießer Täle

Bittelschießer Chapel

Castle Chapel in Naturpark Obere Donau

Hornstein Castle Ruins

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