View of Lichtenstein Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

View of Lichtenstein Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

Easy

4.6

(19)

hikers

View of Lichtenstein Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

00:35

2.10km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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110 m

Wooden sculpture of Ritter von Lichtenstein

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Very nice carved knight

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424 m

Wilhelm Hauff Monument with views over the Echaz Valley

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The monument itself is kept simple. Anyone who knows his stories, but still likes to visit. A real fairytale castle inspired by a writer, already unique.

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429 m

View of Lichtenstein Castle

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You have a great view from the Wilhelm Hauff viewing plateau.

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531 m

Augusten Tower (Cannon Tower), Lichtenstein Castle

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This is the second time we've visited the castle, and it's definitely not our second time. It's always a pleasure to see it.

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711 m

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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823 m

Restaurant Altes Forsthaus Lichtenstein

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Welcome to the old forester's house

The family-run Altes Forsthaus is surrounded by beautiful nature and offers a unique view over the Echaz Valley to Stuttgart.
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1.43 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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1.48 km

View over the Echaz Valley

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There are always small but beautiful viewpoints along the Albtrauf.

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2.10 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.31 km

613 m

118 m

Surfaces

1.54 km

205 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

4°C

22 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 11, 2022,Lichtenstein

Small stopover in Lichtenstein so pleasant if there is no hustle and bustle yet 💯😉

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July 30, 2023,Schloß Lichtenstein (Schwäbische Alb)

Homepage: schloss-lichtenstein.de

3D Modell: sketchfab.com/3d-models/burg-lichtenstein-abde7dce36b845ebb9d4e95699d5f6be

November 2, 2024,Schloss Lichtenstein

It was getting foggier and foggier! What a pity, it was our first time here and we couldn't see anything. The 4 euro entrance fee didn't put us off, but the queue didn't get any shorter. I then walked to the Wilhelm Hauff monument and to Alt Lichtenstein.

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August 12, 2022,Schloss Lichtenstein und Ruine Alter Lichtenstein

🏰 many beautiful vantage points right by the castle and the ruins.... unfortunately you weren't allowed to take photos during the guided tour in the castle 🤷‍♀️....

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