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View from Geissberg – Besserstein Castle Ruins loop from Villigen

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View from Geissberg – Besserstein Castle Ruins loop from Villigen

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View from Geissberg – Besserstein Castle Ruins loop from Villigen

03:41

12.4km

370m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.04 km

Viewpoint

3.62 km

View of Rotberg and the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.92 km

Geissberg Tower

Highlight • Monument

The tower is clearly visible from afar and always reminds me of the incredibly beautiful Geissberg trail. When you stand in front of it, you almost feel like you are in Paris in front of the Eiffel Tower.

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7.15 km

View from Geissberg

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The panorama from the Black Forest to the Alps is always impressive. In bad weather you can see the weather fronts coming from far away. Access is possible via dirt …

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8.86 km

Gabenchopf Quarry

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Little Grand Canyon

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9.93 km

Schrannehütte

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10.8 km

The second bunker at Besserstein

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One of several bunker buildings around Besserstein.

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10.8 km

Besserstein Castle Ruins

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Many kilometers of trails around the Geissberg and the large quarry, mostly flowig, rarely technical. But partly very exposed (not very noticeable when driving !!)

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12.1 km

Villigen Church

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This is a Protestant Reformed Church in Villigen, which is a listed building.

After the road was filled, all you see as you drive past is the tower. Driving downhill …

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.58 km

398 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.91 km

2.58 km

507 m

338 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Friday 22 May

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View from Geissberg – Besserstein Castle Ruins loop from Villigen

View of Rotberg and the Valley

Geissberg Tower

View from Geissberg

Gabenchopf Quarry

Schrannehütte

The second bunker at Besserstein

Besserstein Castle Ruins

Villigen Church

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