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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Alb-Donau-Kreis
Blaubeuren

Rusenschloss Ruins – Blautopf loop from Blaubeuren

Hard

72

runners

Rusenschloss Ruins – Blautopf loop from Blaubeuren

02:06

13.7km

660m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Start point

Train Station

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927 m

Rusenschloss Trail

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beautiful S1-S2 Trail in beautiful countryside

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2

1.53 km

Rusenschloss Ruins

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The Hohengerhausen ruin, also known as Rusenschloss, is enthroned in the forest high above Blaubeuren and is likely to date back to the eleventh century. It gives you a wonderful …

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1.80 km

Knoblauchfelsen Viewpoint

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Great view of Blaubeuren. You should be sure-footed and free of vertigo if you want to climb the rock.

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2.41 km

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5

6.44 km

Hammer Forge at the Blautopf

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The hammer forge was built in 1804 as a blacksmith's and weapon smithy. In 1889 it was converted into a mechanical workshop, which was in operation until 1959.
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6.50 km

Blautopf

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A much sung about place, which rightly belongs to one of the most beautiful natural spectacles of the Alb. Summer, sun and the deep blue of the spring always have a beneficial and invigorating effect.

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7.35 km

View over Blaubeuren from Blaufels

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From Blaufelsen you have a wonderful view of Blaubeuren and the valley. The way there is worthwhile.

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8

7.80 km

Glasfels

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Wonderfully exposed rock needle with a great view. The noise of the street below is the only downer.

Closed in the first half of the year (brooding eagle owls).

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8.22 km

Blaubeuren Monastery

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Blaubeuren is not only fascinated by the Blautopf, but also by the monastery that was founded in 1085. Today you can visit the monastery, which was newly built between 1466 …

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.73 km

2.60 km

519 m

310 m

233 m

231 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.83 km

2.65 km

1.37 km

608 m

184 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Sunday 17 May

16°C

2°C

68 %

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