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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Heubach

Rosenstein Castle Ruins – Rosenstein Bridge loop from Rosenstein

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Heubach

Rosenstein Castle Ruins – Rosenstein Bridge loop from Rosenstein

Moderate

4.9

(332)

1,313

hikers

Rosenstein Castle Ruins – Rosenstein Bridge loop from Rosenstein

02:57

7.63km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Rosenstein

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.33 km

Great Scheuer Cave

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The “Große Scheuer” is a tunnel-like living cave on the Rosenstein and directly on the Albsteig. Finds from the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages were discovered in the nearby “Das Haus” cave.

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2

1.44 km

View of Lautern from Rosenstein

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Well attended, with many parking spaces, good forest air, 😀 beautiful wide views, old castle ruins and the opportunity to eat.
Mountain biking and hiking tours. Also for jogging.
Definitely recommended! 👍

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3

1.66 km

Overview

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4

1.70 km

In good weather, great visibility.
It goes deep down, be careful with small children (there is no protective fence).

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5

3.48 km

Rosenstein Castle Ruins

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A few ruins of Rosenstein Castle still exist. From here, you have a beautiful, expansive view of the valley.

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6

3.59 km

Rosenstein Bridge

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The steel bridge from 1892 spans the 20 m deep neck ditch and connects Rosenstein Castle with the hiking trails leading up to the Waldschenke.

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7

3.79 km

Forest Inn "Wild Garlic Hut"

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Good food and beautiful nature, recommended on every shade.

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8

5.49 km

Finsteres Loch Cave

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The Finstere Loch is located in a recreational area on the wooded south side of the Rosenstein, about two kilometers east of Heubach to about 670 m. above sea level. …

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6.91 km

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7.63 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.76 km

2.56 km

1.65 km

551 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.31 km

1.69 km

1.61 km

946 m

666 m

313 m

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Tuesday 12 May

11°C

2°C

42 %

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