View of Katzenstein Castle – Katzenstein Castle loop from Neresheim

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Ostalbkreis

Neresheim

View of Katzenstein Castle – Katzenstein Castle loop from Neresheim

Hard

4.8

(21)

hikers

View of Katzenstein Castle – Katzenstein Castle loop from Neresheim

05:15

18.8km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Zwing

Fliegenberg-Kahlhof

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Geopark Ries

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.88 km

Zwing Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Actually, the NSG is beautiful. But the new fence for the wisent animals is overstated in my opinion.

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9.63 km

Lake Härtsfeld

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The path around the lake is largely flat and without any transverse slope, the surfaces alternate between tar, gravel and lawn. The lake has a water surface of approx. 11.5 …

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10.3 km

Fliegenberg-Kahlhof

Nature Reserve

11.0 km

Forest path in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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The exit is beautifully hidden, in the middle of the forest. Don't turn right before the forest :-)

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11.5 km

View of Katzenstein Castle

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The castle is really worth a trip, we were completely thrilled.

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11.9 km

Katzenstein Castle

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Katzenstein Castle is a bit hidden because it was not built on a hill but more on a hillside. A magnificent sight captivates the visitor as soon as he reaches …

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12.2 km

View of Katzenstein Castle

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Definitely take a tour of the castle. A well-maintained facility and very friendly staff

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16.7 km

View of Neresheim Abbey

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Who has the monastery as a stopover. Will be delighted at this sight!

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18.5 km

View of Neresheim Abbey

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

2.83 km

1.43 km

724 m

198 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

3.00 km

2.11 km

1.87 km

366 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

14°C

2°C

40 %

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Comments

April 2, 2024,Baden-Württemberg: Zeitspuren "Herrschaftsweg zwischen Neresheim und Dischingen", Neresheim; 020424

There is a quality trail around Giengen an der Brenz on the Swabian Alb in Baden-Württemberg called the “Albschäferweg.” This is a circular hiking trail with 10 stages and around 160 kilometers in length. Thematically, it is mainly about the shepherd's trade, because many of the lean grassland areas here are kept short by flocks of sheep.

albschaeferweg.de/der-weg

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August 10, 2025,Der Herrschaftsweg auf dem Härtsfeld

I started from the parking lot near the monastery. Past the Gallusmühle mill, I continued through the Zwing nature reserve. Further stops included a demonstration charcoal kiln, the Hochstatter Hof Golf Club, and Härtsfeldsee. The museum railway runs between Neresheim and Härtsfeldsee. The lake was created in 1972 as a flood protection measure, as well as a nature conservation and …

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February 8, 2025,Albschäfer-Zeitspur: Herrschaftsweg zwischen Neresheim und Dischingen

Today I dared to go to the Ostalb again 😉 The first hiking trip to the Härtsfeld, so I walked according to the official guidelines... the section from Neresheim on the Albschäferweg to the lake is really very beautiful. The way back is a bit tough on wide paths, unfortunately also pretty destroyed by the logging brigade at the moment …

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