Ritterschlucht Gorge – Auersburg Castle Ruins loop from Hilders
Ritterschlucht Gorge – Auersburg Castle Ruins loop from Hilders
5.0
(14)
74
hikers
Ritterschlucht Gorge – Auersburg Castle Ruins loop from Hilders
01:42
5.88km
150m
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: August 6, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
999 m
Extratour The Hilderser – Rhön Circular Route 4
Highlight • Trail
Translated by Google •
Tip by
1.36 km
Ritterschlucht Gorge
Highlight • Gorge
It offers a good insight into the geological history of our region. Basalt, shell limestone, and red sandstone are found here.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
1.44 km
Viewpoint at the Black Stork (Schwarzstorch) in Naturpark Hessische Rhön
Highlight • Viewpoint
This little circular hike is really beautiful!
There is a small obstacle here at the Black Stork. To get to the Black Stork, you have to …
Translated by Google •
Tip by
1.44 km
View of the Ulster Valley from the Ritterschlucht.
Highlight • Viewpoint
Translated by Google •
Tip by
2.13 km
Bench With View of Wasserkuppe
Highlight • Viewpoint
Translated by Google •
Tip by
2.47 km
Small pond on the Auersberg
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
3.15 km
Auersburg Castle Ruins
Highlight • Castle
Translated by Google •
Tip by
5.21 km
Hilders Bird Trail
Highlight • Trail
Translated by Google •
Tip by
5.88 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.42 km
1.92 km
457 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.89 km
1.66 km
1.05 km
820 m
376 m
< 100 m
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for freeElevation
Highest point (580 m)
Lowest point (440 m)
Sign up to see more specific route details
Sign up for freeWeather
Powered by Foreca
Friday 9 October
13°C
6°C
0 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h
to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Comments
Want to know more?
Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.