Schwarzes Tor Rock Arch – Bettelmännskeller Cave loop from Rietheim

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Schwarzes Tor Rock Arch – Bettelmännskeller Cave loop from Rietheim

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Schwarzes Tor Rock Arch – Bettelmännskeller Cave loop from Rietheim

05:09

17.2km

500m

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: August 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.92 km

Schwarzes Tor Rock Arch

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someone discovered his heart for wood
and immortalized artistically

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2.46 km

Summit cross at the Fürstenstein ruins with a view of Weilheim

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More information under the following link:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_F%C3%BCrstenstein_(Rietheim-Weilheim)

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3.35 km

Bettelmännskeller Cave

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no plan how the name came about

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4.07 km

View of the Alps from Naturpark Obere Donau

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I'm still skeptical about seeing the Alps there

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9.43 km

Bräunisburg Castle Ruins — Southern Viewpoint

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More information under the following link:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgreste_Br%C3%A4unisburg

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9.56 km

View of Ursental from Bräunisburg Ruins

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More information under the following link:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgreste_Br%C3%A4unisburg

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10.4 km

The nature reserve is located on a high plateau on the Bräunisberg. The path winds through the juniper heath, which covers a large part of the area. Wonderful to walk through and enjoy the beautiful nature.

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14.8 km

Butterwegle Trail to Risiberg

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Nice narrow trail between Rietheim and Risiberg. According to the name, I suspect that the products (e.g. butter) were once transported from the Risiberg farms down to the town of Rietheim.

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

6.22 km

2.04 km

656 m

305 m

233 m

Surfaces

6.68 km

4.98 km

2.31 km

1.64 km

801 m

656 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

Weather

Sunday 25 October

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Comments

April 30, 2023,🐌 🥾 Wurmlingen - Ruine Kraftstein 🐕🌸

Once again started in Wurmlingen - but a visit for the kitty's birthday is a must!

About the "encounters" on the tour:
Bettelmannskeller: a beggar used to live here. A woman from wormlings is said to have regularly come to him in the cave and brought food.
A crevice in the rock is open at the back and at the …

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