Güssenburg – Brenz River near Hermaringen loop from Giengen (Brenz)

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Güssenburg – Brenz River near Hermaringen loop from Giengen (Brenz)

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Güssenburg – Brenz River near Hermaringen loop from Giengen (Brenz)

03:20

12.5km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

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After 3.65 km for 75 m

After 5.19 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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826 m

View of Giengen

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If you cross the Brenz and climb the other side of the hill, a nice view awaits you. In the summer, the dense trees cover the panorama a bit, but the church towers are always easy to spot.

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3.39 km

Güssenburg

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The well-preserved castle ruin was once the ancestral seat of the Lords of Güssenberg, which ruled from the 12th century on large lands in the area. At the end of …

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5.29 km

Viewpoint on the Albschäferweg

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These benches are right here on the Albschäferweg in Hermaringen and invite you to take a break. On the opposite mountain slope you can discover Burgberg Castle.

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5.77 km

View from Hirschberg

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The view is worth it

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6.36 km

Brenz River near Hermaringen

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Wonderful valley with wonderful nature

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6.44 km

Confluence of the Hürbe and Brenz

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Here the Lone flows into the Brenz. Not really, because it's the hurdle. It has been named as 7 km of river since it merged with the 38 km long Lone. Shall understand who wants.

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7.58 km

Redesigned Brenz River with Fish Ladder

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9.88 km

One-Man Bunker Near the Felt Factories

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The one-man bunker and rifle bunker in the forest near the felt factories are preserved small monuments from World War II.

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12.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

3.95 km

1.74 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.47 km

3.35 km

3.20 km

1.33 km

840 m

342 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

February 6, 2022,~7 Giengen-Bärenhöhle-Runie Güssenburg-Hermaringen-Giengen

Legend of the ruins of Güssenburg.
During the siege of Güssenburg in 1448 by the imperial cities, the last Güsse is said to have hidden gold and precious stones in a crypt under the Güssenburg. In the last centuries the treasure hunters tried in vain for the treasure. So there is still a chance to recover it.

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