Ritterschlucht Gorge – Auersburg Castle Ruins loop from Hilders
Ritterschlucht Gorge – Auersburg Castle Ruins loop from Hilders
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Ritterschlucht Gorge – Auersburg Castle Ruins loop from Hilders
01:42
5.89km
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: July 22, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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143 m
View of St. Bartholomew's Church and Hotel Hohmann in Hilders
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1.01 km
Extratour The Hilderser – Rhön Circular Route 4
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1.37 km
Ritterschlucht Gorge
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It offers a good insight into the geological history of our region. Basalt, shell limestone, and red sandstone are found here.
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1.45 km
View of the Ulster Valley from the Ritterschlucht.
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2.13 km
Bench With View of Wasserkuppe
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2.48 km
Small pond on the Auersberg
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3.15 km
Auersburg Castle Ruins
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5.21 km
Hilders Bird Trail
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5.89 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.43 km
1.90 km
485 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.85 km
1.72 km
974 m
878 m
376 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (580 m)
Lowest point (440 m)
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Wednesday 29 July
35°C
18°C
24 %
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