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

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

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

01:35

5.91km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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962 m

View of the Hornstein Castle ruins

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The ruin can be visited at any time. The walk takes approx. 5-10 minutes

Every Sunday from 2 p.m. there is coffee and homemade cake.

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1.22 km

Cave and Rock Formations by the River in Naturpark Obere Donau

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Short detours from the river hiking trail offer hikers two large (Bittelschiesserhöhle and Rappenfelsenhöhle) and several small caves to visit.

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1.42 km

Footbridge over the Lauchert

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Sturdily built with good views on both sides of the Lauchert.

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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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1.68 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 St. Ulrich, later to Mary.

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4.58 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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4.60 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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4.88 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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5.91 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

1.30 km

646 m

440 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

1.82 km

938 m

770 m

396 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

6°C

-1°C

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Comments

August 24, 2025,Bittelschießer Tal , Ruine Hornstein 🌤🌳🌲😎

A shady path along the Lauchert River and the rocks. Near the cave, a steep and rocky path leads up to the chapel. Unfortunately, it's closed. From above, you can look into the cave through an opening. Then descend back to the path and follow the circular trail to Hornstein. A small, agricultural village. The ruins are just a few …

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December 7, 2024,Wanderung zum Weihnachtsmarkt in der Ruine Hornstein

short tour in the drizzle to the Christmas market in the Hornstein ruins. Beautiful area and a great Christmas market!

I'll definitely be visiting this area again 😁

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