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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Sigmaringen

Bingen

Hornstein Castle Ruins – Bittelschießer Chapel loop from Bingen

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Sigmaringen

Bingen

Hornstein Castle Ruins – Bittelschießer Chapel loop from Bingen

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Hornstein Castle Ruins – Bittelschießer Chapel loop from Bingen

00:45

2.73km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Naturpark Obere Donau

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Parking

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312 m

Hornstein Castle Ruins

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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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331 m

Castle Chapel in Naturpark Obere Donau

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

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633 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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766 m

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.

Throughout the year, various events, children's events, markets and cultural events take place. (Due to Corona, all events were cancelled until 31.10.2020).

The ruin offers an event room for up to approx. 70 people.

Contact details:
E-mail: info@ruine-hornstein.de
Phone: 07571-52050

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1.23 km

Footbridge over the Lauchert

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Looks worse than it is. Very stable, just narrow.

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1.51 km

Steep Forest Trail in Naturpark Obere Donau

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Steep path 📈 - Upper Danube Nature Park - Bingen - Sigmaringen District

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1.84 km

Bittelschieß Castle Ruins

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The ruins are now barely discernible. From here, one can look down into the cave.

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1.88 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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2.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.73 km

970 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.20 km

674 m

392 m

386 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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Hornstein Castle Ruins – Bittelschießer Chapel loop from Bingen

Hornstein Castle Ruins

Castle Chapel in Naturpark Obere Donau

Bridge over the Lauchert

View of the Hornstein Castle ruins

Footbridge over the Lauchert

Steep Forest Trail in Naturpark Obere Donau

Bittelschieß Castle Ruins

Bittelschießer Chapel

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