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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Sigmaringen

Bingen

Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Sigmaringen

Bingen

Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

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Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

01:37

5.99km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Naturpark Obere Donau

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Train Station

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1.42 km

Footbridge over the Lauchert

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Looks worse than it is. Very stable, just narrow.

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1.56 km

Bittelschießer Täle

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The Bittelschießer Höhle is a natural cave in the upper mass limestone southeast of Hornstein in the municipality of Bingen. This is probably used for a campfire.

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1.71 km

Bittelschieß Castle Ruins

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The ruins are now barely discernible. From here, one can look down into the cave.

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1.76 km

Bittelschießer Chapel

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The climb is worth it. You have a wonderful view of the Bittelschießer valley. However, the chapel was locked. The backrests and the seats on the benches in front of …

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2.07 km

Bittelschießer Chapel

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The small chapel was built in 1696 (Baroque period) on the grounds of the former castle.

Originally, it was dedicated to Saint Ulrich, later to Mary.

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4.66 km

Castle Chapel in Naturpark Obere Donau

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A well-preserved castle chapel (decorated in the Baroque style).

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4.68 km

Here, the ascent of the castle is well explained on the ascent on small boards, so that you can clearly see how castles were repeatedly adapted to the needs and have changed from pure defensive buildings to representative buildings

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4.96 km

Bridge over the Lauchert

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The bridge shows the coat of arms of the city of Bingen and crosses the Lauchert.

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5.99 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.61 km

1.14 km

745 m

497 m

Surfaces

1.80 km

1.79 km

1.03 km

851 m

438 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

2°C

23 %

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Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

Footbridge over the Lauchert

Bittelschießer Täle

Bittelschieß Castle Ruins

Bittelschießer Chapel

Bittelschießer Chapel

Castle Chapel in Naturpark Obere Donau

Hornstein Castle Ruins

Bridge over the Lauchert

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