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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg District
Landkreis Konstanz
Engen

View of Hohenstoffeln – Hohenhewen Castle loop from Engen

Moderate

4.6

(8)

34

hikers

View of Hohenstoffeln – Hohenhewen Castle loop from Engen

02:50

8.98km

340m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Hohenhewen

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

653 m

Almenhütte Engen

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Nicely expanded with two tables and a grill.

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2

2.33 km

View of Hohenstoffeln

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Nice view of the Hohenstoffeln and Hohentwiel.

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3

2.79 km

Several benches to rest and linger and enjoy the wonderful view of the Hegauberge 🤩

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3.29 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

3.66 km

Green Tunnel

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The trees stand in such a way that they form a kind of tunnel. Very nice path, which also allows views of the Hegauberge in between.

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6

4.37 km

Genkkreuz for the pastor and local researcher Josef Hoh, who died in an accident on the Hohenhewen in 1950.

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7

4.58 km

This is where the remains of the walls of the castle ruins begin.
From the bench you have a view of Engen and the motorway bridges

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8

4.77 km

Hohenhewen Castle

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A hike to the Hohenhewen castle ruins is worthwhile just for the wonderful view. A viewing platform was built onto the rest of the keep, from which you can see …

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5.29 km

Hohenhewen .. also called Hohenhöwen was a notorious robber knight's nest in the 14th century. The Counts of Lupfen-Stühlingen raided Ulmer merchants.
The castle was first mentioned in a document …

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8.98 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

1.65 km

1.52 km

484 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

2.47 km

1.58 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

28°C

15°C

21 %

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