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Lichtenstein Castle – Wackerstein loop from Pfullingen

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Lichtenstein Castle – Wackerstein loop from Pfullingen

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4.8

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Lichtenstein Castle – Wackerstein loop from Pfullingen

07:39

25.1km

740m

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: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Echazaue

Greuthau

Wonhalde-Spielberg

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

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6.74 km

Little Greifenstein Viewpoint

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From the small Greifenstein you also have a good view of the rocks and the bold access road from Unterhausen to Holzelfingen

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10.3 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle from Rötelstein

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From the Traifelberg viewpoint, Rötelstein and the eaves walkway, there are some places where you can go right to the front of the rock. Here you have a magnificent view …

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11.1 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle and Unterhausen

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Even down in Honau you have a great view of Lichtenstein Castle. On the zigzag path up to the eaves, the castle becomes a dream setting with every meter you climb

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13.9 km

Ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle

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Although the original castle's floor plan can "only" be seen on the information board, the square with the exposed walls, the well and the former rampart is still worth seeing! …

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14.4 km

Lichtenstein Castle

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A castle like something out of a book. And in this case, that's actually true. The inspiration and model for rebuilding the Lichtenstein ruins in 1842 came from the castle …

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19.1 km

Ridge Trail to Wackerstein

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Here, the hiking trail leads up over the rock to the Wackerstein. The rock formations to the left and right of the path and on the Wackerstein itself are very charming – an outstanding vantage point.

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19.8 km

Wackerstein

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The Wackerstein is not one of the most famous, but it is one of the most spectacular viewpoints of the Pfullinger Alb. A rock needle with a summit cross is …

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21.6 km

Schönberg Tower

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No entry is required when the kiosk is closed. The climb is definitely worth it, the view is breathtakingly beautiful. In front of the tower there is a large lawn …

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25.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

8.47 km

3.21 km

1.90 km

1.20 km

153 m

Surfaces

9.62 km

7.61 km

3.52 km

2.90 km

1.37 km

124 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Lichtenstein Castle – Wackerstein loop from Pfullingen

Little Greifenstein Viewpoint

View of Lichtenstein Castle from Rötelstein

View of Lichtenstein Castle and Unterhausen

Ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle

Lichtenstein Castle

Ridge Trail to Wackerstein

Wackerstein

Schönberg Tower

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