Hohengerhausen Ruin – Blautopf loop from Blaubeuren

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Hohengerhausen Ruin – Blautopf loop from Blaubeuren

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Hohengerhausen Ruin – 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: September 24, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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927 m

Rusenschloss Trail

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beautiful S1-S2 Trail in beautiful countryside

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1.53 km

Hohengerhausen Ruin

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The Hohengerhausen ruin, also known as Rusenschloss, towers in the forest high above Blaubeuren and likely dates back to the eleventh century. It offers you a wonderful view into the …

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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

Viewpoint

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.
In the …

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6.50 km

Blautopf

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A much-sung place, which rightly belongs to one of the most beautiful natural spectacles of the Alb. Summer, sun and the deep blue of the spring are always soothing and uplifting.

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6.67 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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7.46 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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7.90 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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