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Lauchert Spring – Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins loop from Melchingen

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Lauchert Spring – Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins loop from Melchingen

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Lauchert Spring – Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins loop from Melchingen

01:03

3.65km

90m

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: June 22, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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961 m

Hiking car park for the Lauchert, Mills, and Castles themed trail

Highlight • Parking

Large hiking car park right at the entrance to the Hohenmelchingen castle ruins.

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1.11 km

Memorial Cross with Bench and Plaque near Melchingen

Highlight • Monument

Large memorial cross ✝ - wayside cross ✝ with seating and memorial stone with inscription:
Sheltered by good powers, we calmly await whatever may come.
In addition, there is a beautiful view of Burladingen-Melchingen and Buradingen-Salmendingen

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1.16 km

Lauchert Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stop completely relaxed, take a dip in the water and take a break on the bench 😎.

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1.86 km

Barbecue area and shelter at SAV Melchingen

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful barbecue and rest area that invites you to linger. 👍

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2.01 km

Sonnenalbranch Shepherd

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Small private area with 4 - 5 alpacas but can also be a llama.

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2.38 km

Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The ruins of the former castle - "Castle" say the Melchinger - is located southeast of the village on the "heap" in about 820 m altitude. Today you can no …

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3.41 km

Playground, barbecue area, and soccer field in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Highlight • Rest Area

Great barbecue area with seating, playground for children and relaxation lounger to relax - everything a barbecue heart desires. Perfect for the whole family.

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3.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.93 km

926 m

409 m

369 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

896 m

355 m

165 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 13 July

29°C

16°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Lauchert Spring – Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins loop from Melchingen

Hiking car park for the Lauchert, Mills, and Castles themed trail

Memorial Cross with Bench and Plaque near Melchingen

Lauchert Spring

Barbecue area and shelter at SAV Melchingen

Sonnenalbranch Shepherd

Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins

Playground, barbecue area, and soccer field in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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