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

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

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

01:38

5.79km

130m

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: April 22, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Start point

Parking

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26 m

Climbing Park and Skyjump Sonnenbühl-Erpfingen

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All at once, climb, bob, eat, drink

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69 m

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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887 m

Alb Plateau near Melchingen

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

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1.29 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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1.62 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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1.77 km

Sonnenalbranch Shepherd

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

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2.13 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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2.66 km

Lindwurmloch Cave

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5.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

1.39 km

420 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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

Climbing Park and Skyjump Sonnenbühl-Erpfingen

Summer toboggan run and ski lift Sonnenbühl-Erpfingen

Alb Plateau near Melchingen

Winding Road in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Barbecue area and shelter at SAV Melchingen

Sonnenalbranch Shepherd

Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins

Lindwurmloch Cave

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