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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Esslingen
Neidlingen

Reußenstein Castle – Zipfelbach Gorge loop from Neidlingen

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Landkreis Esslingen
Neidlingen

Reußenstein Castle – Zipfelbach Gorge loop from Neidlingen

Moderate

4.9

(43)

174

hikers

Reußenstein Castle – Zipfelbach Gorge loop from Neidlingen

04:59

16.4km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Randecker Maar mit Zipfelbachschlucht

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.08 km

View of Reussenstein Castle

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Simply more beautiful in the sun ...

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1.90 km

Access to the waterfall and the beginning of the ascent to the Reußenstein

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2.04 km

Neidlingen Waterfall

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The ascent to the waterfall alone is worth it: very steep over a lot of roots. The steps up were their own waterfall in late December - the bridge over …

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4.64 km

Reußenstein Castle

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Imposing castle ruins, easy to reach. Nice as a destination for a hike.

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6.22 km

Very nice barbecue area with a view of the castle. In summer, the view of the castle can be limited by the foliage on the trees.

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6.45 km

View of Reußenstein Castle

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From the path and the path to the Heimenstein, there are several places with a reasonably clear view.

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11.3 km

Small wooden bridge over the Zipfelbach, from which you also have a good view of the small stream.

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11.6 km

Zipfelbach Gorge

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A very beautiful narrow valley with a fantastic watercourse. A bit slippery after rain. Good footwear and surefootedness are necessary.

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

5.27 km

1.36 km

730 m

355 m

153 m

Surfaces

5.59 km

4.99 km

3.64 km

1.48 km

563 m

166 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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