Hochholz Observation Tower – View of Hohenneuffen Castle loop from Erkenbrechtsweiler

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Hochholz Observation Tower – View of Hohenneuffen Castle loop from Erkenbrechtsweiler

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Hochholz Observation Tower – View of Hohenneuffen Castle loop from Erkenbrechtsweiler

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7.27km

100m

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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: September 25, 2026

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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2.45 km

Hochholz Observation Tower

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The new Heidengraben tower with 102 steps is located at the Hochholz car park, the highest point of the Heidengraben site. From the 18-meter-high viewing platform you can overlook the …

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3.11 km

Forest Trail Along the Albtrauf

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Part of the Altraufweg always great along the edge.

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4.13 km

View of Neuffen and Hohenneuffen Castle

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From the hiking trail, there are always opportunities to enjoy the view.
In the foreground lies the town of Neuffen and on the right, Hohenneuffen Castle sits enthroned on the rock.

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4.38 km

View of Hohenneuffen Castle and Paragliding Launch Site

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At the starting point of the paraglider you have a sensational view of the Hohenneuffen Castle and the Neuffen Valley.

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4.80 km

View of Hohenneuffen Castle from the Parkplatzfelsen viewpoint

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The rock group not far from the Hohen Neuffen has had a kind of renaissance in recent years. The small climbing area can be reached in an absolute record time. …

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5.30 km

View of Hohenneuffen Castle

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Viewing rock ledge directly on the trail between Hohenneuffen Castle and Erkenbrechtsweiler with seating. In summer, when the weather is good, it is also heavily frequented by hikers.

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5.46 km

View of Hohenneuffen Castle from Wilhelmsfels

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From here you can watch the paragliders in nice weather.

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5.55 km

Wilhelmsfels paragliding launch with views of Hohenneuffen and the valley

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The place is only really interesting, even if paragliders are traveling and starting from here. Especially in bad weather, it is not worth making a detour here.

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7.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.28 km

2.59 km

257 m

140 m

Surfaces

3.98 km

1.13 km

891 m

845 m

330 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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Comments

February 9, 2025,Hülben/Erkenbrechtsweiler - Ruine Hohenneuffen

From the car park (fee required) near the new Celtic Museum (very informative), after a short detour to the Hülbener Brille, you go down to a visible volcanic vent. Back up again and on beautiful forest paths, always along the Albtrauf to the Höllenlöcher, the Molach Weiher (a former volcanic vent) and the Hohenneuffen fortress ruins with a great panoramic …

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November 12, 2022,Runde Burg Hohenneuffen

...been here by bike some time ago...today explored on foot! Nice cozy round, with a stop at the castle.

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March 29, 2024,That's what friends are for 🌞

It was still disgustingly rainy in the morning, who would have thought we would have such a lovely afternoon?! The Hohe Neuffen is always worth a visit.

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March 13, 2022,Rundeanderweg von Erkenbrechtsweiler zur Brille und Burg Hohen Neuffe

Very nice tour! Only the first 3 km from the parking lot to the glasses, but only because it's a normal road, and all of us in the family tend to love the small paths😁

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June 12, 2023,Kleine Runde Hülbener Brille - Blick zum Hohenneuffen 🍀☀️🌳🐾

Hello everyone!

I had to take our dear Zoya to the veterinary clinic on Saturday, she was lame, couldn't put her back right foot down, let alone stand or walk on the other three. She just lay there and looked at me with a look that didn't bode well. BUT fortunately it's probably nothing bad.. the doctor suspects the knee …

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September 20, 2025,Nachmittagsrunde zum 🏰 Hohenneuffen

After years, we went back to Hohenneuffen; we also wanted to check out the new Heidengraben Tower. 🅿️It was free on a Saturday afternoon in glorious weather. From there, we walked across meadows directly to the beautiful Hülbener Brille viewpoint, through which we could already see Hohenneuffen. A beautiful forest path led us along the Alptrauf to the Höllenlöcher (Hell …

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February 25, 2024,Hohenneuffen 🏰 ab Brille 👓 Hülben

The four of us hiked the tried and tested route to Hohenneuffen. When the sun is shining, the view from Albtrauf is great.
The restaurant in Hohenneuffen was closed today. So we then went to the Schützenhaus in Neuffen for dinner. There is Swabian-Greek food there.

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