View of the Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Gingen (Fils)

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View of the Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Gingen (Fils)

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View of the Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Gingen (Fils)

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34.9km

1,170m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Eybtal mit Teilen des Längen- und Rohrachtales

Hausener Wand

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.94 km

Kuhfelsen

Peak

5.88 km

Viewpoint

9.91 km

Path Above the Eyb River

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This beautiful path runs relatively evenly a little above the course of the Eyb towards Geislingen.

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10.4 km

Hiking parking lot Felsental Eybach

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This easily accessible hiking car park in Eybach is the starting point for hikes and runs.

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11.0 km

Felsental Gorge

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Worth seeing, great trail and the Felsenschlocht high. Only the very steep stairs are a real obstacle

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14.8 km

View of the Ödenturm

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Tower from the 12th or 13th century, but was not mentioned in the history books until 1420. The tower had a bell that was used in case of danger. The …

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14.9 km

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

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High above Geislingen an der Steige, the ruins of Helfenstein Castle stand majestically, a silent witness to medieval history and a popular destination in the Swabian Alps. The castle was …

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15.8 km

View up to the Ödenturm

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Wonderful view of the wasteland tower. Geislingen is a great running area!

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18.3 km

Ostlandkreuz and view over Geislingen

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The Ostlandkreuz of Geislingen (Steige) stands on the Sentinel at 665 meters and was built in 1950. The expellee monument is visible from afar and is often mistaken for a summit cross.

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21.0 km

View from Kahlenstein

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There are many views, but the view of Bad Überkingen and the valley is clearer.

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25.1 km

Hausener Wand

Nature Reserve

34.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

13.0 km

3.54 km

1.42 km

1.24 km

1.18 km

791 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

6.97 km

6.52 km

5.52 km

1.94 km

258 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

13°C

4°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

September 22, 2024,Hausen a.d.Fils - Albtraufgänger - Gingen a.d. Fils - Geislingen - Bad Überkingen

Today, @Waldkind and I continued our run from Friday. In Hausen a.d.Fils, we continued where we left off at the end of that round. And maybe one or two of you noticed that we ran almost exactly the same round as in the "HALBTRAUM" competition. And many sections of today were peppered with 😳 WOW effects: unforgettable trails, views, paths …

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