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Schelklingen

Hohenschelklingen ruins – Holy Cross Chapel, Schmiechen loop from Schelklingen

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Alb-Donau-Kreis
Schelklingen

Hohenschelklingen ruins – Holy Cross Chapel, Schmiechen loop from Schelklingen

Moderate

4.6

(24)

154

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Hohenschelklingen ruins – Holy Cross Chapel, Schmiechen loop from Schelklingen

04:07

13.9km

390m

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: March 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

619 m

Old Town Hall of Schelklingen

Highlight • Monument

The Old Town Hall in Schelklingen is a half-timbered building dating from around 1450 with an arcade on Marktstraße; today it houses the town library.

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2

701 m

Hospital of the Holy Spirit

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3

1.29 km

Hohenschelklingen ruins

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There is a beautiful view from the castle tower.

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4

5.76 km

Old Estate of Muschenwang

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The Muschenwang farm is located north of the castle. Apparently the stones from the old Muschenwang Castle were used to build it.

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5

6.35 km

Muschenwang Ruins

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Unfortunately, there is not much left of the ruin, but you are on the hill, so far a usual fantastic view.

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6

9.70 km

After a short distance uphill from Schmiechen in the direction of Ennahofen, a wooden sign can be seen in the first turn, if you follow this one is after about 100 meters at this small cave.

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7

10.7 km

Holy Cross Chapel, Schmiechen

Highlight • Religious Site

B

13.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

1.86 km

1.80 km

1.72 km

843 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

2.98 km

1.93 km

843 m

538 m

531 m

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

28°C

14°C

14 %

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