Sandstone rock formation – Mathilden Steps loop from Neubulach

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Sandstone rock formation – Mathilden Steps loop from Neubulach

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Sandstone rock formation – Mathilden Steps loop from Neubulach

05:34

18.0km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.94 km

Sandstone rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock formation on the way along the Mathildenstaffeln.

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6.96 km

Mathilden Steps

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mathildenanlage is a section of the route with around 600 steps on which you can climb to the height of Emberg. Very demanding, but definitely recommended. Please wear sturdy shoes!

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8.78 km

Berghütte Viewpoint (Teinachtal and Zavelstein Castle)

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A beautiful, covered seating area for several people with a great view of the Teinach Valley and the Zavelstein castle ruins.

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10.3 km

Ascent to Zavelstein Castle

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Alternative route to the Zavelstein castle ruins via stone stairs. Sometimes a bit steep and difficult to walk but more natural.

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10.5 km

View of Bad Teinach

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Good view of Bad Teinnach from the hiking trail between Bad Teinnach and Zavelstein.

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13.7 km

Ascent to Beilfelsen

Highlight • Climb

An almost alpine ascent leads up steps to the Beilfelsen with a viewing bench.

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13.9 km

View of the Teinach Valley from Beilfelsen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful view after around 160 steps, a climb that is always worth it in dry weather. There's even an allowance for adventurers: see ladder. See for yourself. But be careful when it's damp. There must be very good sure-footedness.

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14.0 km

Trail to Beilfelsen

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Beautiful, natural forest path on the way to the Beilfelsen.

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

3.31 km

2.23 km

534 m

428 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

4.94 km

2.88 km

2.52 km

1.96 km

638 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

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Comments

June 19, 2022,Mathildenstaffeln – Burgruine Zavelstein Loop from Neubulach

This route is indeed advanced. Tough climbs. Dont do it without training first. Bring 3L min water. Was tough but good.

September 3, 2024,Mathildenstaffel, Burgruine Zavelstein & Erbenwald

This tour is very beautiful but also challenging. Good training for legs and bottom 😉 Nature offers many places to linger and enjoy

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June 13, 2024,Rundtour Bad Teinach/Mathildenstaffeln

A beautiful tour around Bad Teinach.

On the road to the castle you feel like you've been transported back in time. The tour itself offered a lot of variety due to the change in natural landscapes. The paths themselves were easy to walk. But there were also a few short, challenging sections. You can take your time with the climbs...it's …

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