Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Alb Plateau near Melchingen loop from Burgruine Hohenmelchingen

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Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Alb Plateau near Melchingen loop from Burgruine Hohenmelchingen

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Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Alb Plateau near Melchingen loop from Burgruine Hohenmelchingen

01:34

5.59km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

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Erpfingen Youth Hostel

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The youth hostel Erpfingen was awarded the title "particularly suitable for families" by the German Youth Hostel Association. Our house is geared towards families in all areas. What awaits you:

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2.03 km

Sonnenalbranch Shepherd

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

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2.40 km

Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins

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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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2.92 km

Barbecue area and shelter at SAV Melchingen

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

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3.24 km

Winding Road in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Beautiful and probably very old memorial cross ✝️ on the side of the path

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3.65 km

Alb Plateau near Melchingen

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Beautiful meadow path 🏞 - Alb plateau - Burladingen-Melchingen - Zollernalbkreis

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4.47 km

Summer toboggan run and ski lift Sonnenbühl-Erpfingen

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Small summer toboggan run, always something going on 1x ride €4.50 (03/24)

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4.51 km

Climbing Park and Skyjump Sonnenbühl-Erpfingen

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All at once, climb, bob, eat, drink

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5.59 km

End point

Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

2.17 km

494 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (750 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

January 6, 2025,Sonnenmatte Sonnenbühl-Sommerkirchhöhle -Ruine Hohenmelchingen-Sommerbobbahn- Sonnenmatte mit 🐕‍🦺

After a long time, we finally went hiking again. With so much work, there isn't much time for it at the moment. The weather was great and it was very empty as far as people were concerned. Amy 🐕‍🦺 was also very pleased and walked everything. The ruins are still very well preserved and the summer church cave is also …

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