Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 31, 2026

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1.77 km

Hochhaus Castle Ruins

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The ruin is the remnant of a former high medieval hilltop castle in the Kartäusertal. The system was built around 1200 AD. The castle ruin is very vulnerable to collapse, so you should take special care during the visit.

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2.26 km

View of Niederhaus Castle Ruins from the Pond

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2.29 km

View of Hochhaus Castle Ruins and Forellensee

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This is the absolute

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2.63 km

Konradin Monument and View at Burg Niederhaus

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Burg Niederhaus

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2.73 km

View from the Rocky Outcrop Bench, Geopark Ries

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2.75 km

View of the Ries Crater Rim near Niederhaus

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Always worth a visit

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2.89 km

Ruins of Niederhaus Castle

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One of the three family castles of the old noble family of Hürnheim. It stands at the end of the Christgarten Valley, which is rich in castles, ramparts and ramparts. …

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3.36 km

Parking area at Hoher Stein and Niederhaus Castle Ruins

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Hikers' parking lot, not far from the Niederhaus castle ruins

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3.85 km

View from the Rocky Outcrop in Geopark Ries

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4.63 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.77 km

974 m

561 m

164 m

162 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

1.47 km

970 m

534 m

119 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Hochhaus Castle Ruins

View of Niederhaus Castle Ruins from the Pond

View of Hochhaus Castle Ruins and Forellensee

Konradin Monument and View at Burg Niederhaus

View from the Rocky Outcrop Bench, Geopark Ries

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View from the Rocky Outcrop in Geopark Ries

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