Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry) – Blankenhorn Castle Ruins loop from Unterer Berg

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Kraichgau-Stromberg

Landkreis Ludwigsburg

Sachsenheim

Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry) – Blankenhorn Castle Ruins loop from Unterer Berg

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Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry) – Blankenhorn Castle Ruins loop from Unterer Berg

04:38

16.5km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.01 km

Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry)

Highlight • Natural Monument

A unique time window into the Keuper era. Circular route with information boards

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6.93 km

Forest path between Blankenhorn Castle ruins and viewpoint

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A natural path winds through the deciduous forest. A bit muddy when wet.

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7.59 km

Blankenhorn Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

On the side of the IG Blankenhorn you can inform yourself about activities festivals and so on.

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9.84 km

View of the Vineyards Above Ochsenbach

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Great view down from the vineyards, whether summer or winter.

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10.4 km

In the Baden-Württemberg state competition “Our village should be more beautiful”, Ochsenbach was awarded in 1993 and 2003, mainly because of the beautiful half-timbered houses along the picturesque village street. Just nice to wander through here.

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12.3 km

Kibannele statue in Ovalsee

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About halfway between Ochsenbach and Kirbachhof you can follow the signposted branch to Ovalsee with the Kibannele statue. The Kibannele probably represents the ancient Greek goddess Cybele and is a …

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15.3 km

Bench with a view of Häfnerhaslach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Starting point for many hikes through the vineyards

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16.4 km

Historic Center of Häfnerhaslach

Highlight • Historical Site

The town center is characterized by many old half-timbered houses and surrounding vineyards, which make the village a picturesque place. The St. Remigius Church stands on a small hill and, …

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

3.20 km

1.02 km

794 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

3.87 km

2.31 km

1.80 km

351 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

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Comments

January 7, 2023,von Häfnershaslach zur Ruine Blankenhorn

The hiking year is officially open! The originally planned ski weekend was canceled due to lack of snow. Instead, there was a day hike together in the Kraichgau. From Häfnershaslach we first went up to the Stromberg. After a short lunch break, the promised sun came out. 🌞 With an almost blue sky then on to the ruins of Blankenhorn …

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