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Baden-Württemberg
Heidenheim
Dischingen

Ruins of Niederhaus Castle – Ofnethöhlen near Holheim loop from Dischingen

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Heidenheim
Dischingen

Ruins of Niederhaus Castle – Ofnethöhlen near Holheim loop from Dischingen

Hard

1

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Ruins of Niederhaus Castle – Ofnethöhlen near Holheim loop from Dischingen

03:23

51.6km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Geopark Ries

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Bus stop

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16.7 km

View of Bollstadt

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Beautiful rural area

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24.1 km

Ruins of Niederhaus Castle

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Niederhaus ruins

The ruin of the former Stauferburg Niederhaus towers far visible on a narrow rocky ridge above the Kartäusertal.

The castle complex dates back to the Lords of Hürnheim …

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24.1 km

Staufer stele

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very nice view into the Donau Ries

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29.1 km

View of the Ries Crater

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A visit is worth the Ofnethöhlen! There are even two beer gardens nearby. A detour to the Ipf to Bopfingen is also worthwhile.

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29.1 km

View of the Ofnet Caves

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The Stone Age people lived here in the Middle Stone Age

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29.6 km

Ofnethöhlen near Holheim

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Roman finds and walls were already noticed below the Ofnet caves in the 19th century. The exposed walls have been preserved since 1983 and offer visitors an impressive picture of …

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48.7 km

Very idyllic location, take a few minutes and enjoy the Härtsfeldsee!

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48.8 km

Härtsfeldsee

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beautiful lake with restaurant and large beer garden

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51.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

14.3 km

5.73 km

1.37 km

Surfaces

20.5 km

18.0 km

12.9 km

178 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

27°C

16°C

68 %

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