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Schwarzach Waterfall – Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Thanstein

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Schwarzach Waterfall – Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Thanstein

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Schwarzach Waterfall – Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Thanstein

04:04

12.9km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.32 km for 542 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.96 km

Kessel

Forest

6.04 km

Rock Formations Along the Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful rocks in the forest along the hiking trail.

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6.19 km

Schwarzach River and Waterfall – Eixendorf Lake Trail

Highlight • Waterfall

Below the bridge, is a wonderfully shallow area with lots of small rocks to pause on.

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6.40 km

Schwarzach Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful rushing waterfall with currents

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8.69 km

Bench With a View at Steingrab

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a beautiful view opens up

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8.96 km

Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

On the rocky summit of the 706 meter high Schwarzwihrberg stands the well-preserved ruins of Schwarzenburg. Although the castle was destroyed by the Swedes in the Thirty Years War, today …

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9.00 km

Summit Cross at Schwarzenburg

Highlight • Castle

A simple cross on the Schwarzenburg with a beautiful view.

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9.41 km

Stone Wall (Schwarzwihrberg)

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Nice path "Steinerne Wand", exemplary protection with ropes, but sturdy shoes are recommended and you should also be sure-footed. On the stony path there is always a great view.

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10.1 km

Ascent to Steinerne Wand

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Partly steep and stony ascent to the "Steinerne Wand", sturdy shoes and sticks are recommended here.

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.24 km

1.94 km

1.88 km

606 m

234 m

Surfaces

6.18 km

3.47 km

1.31 km

1.22 km

477 m

222 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

27°C

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Schwarzach Waterfall – Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins loop from Thanstein

Rock Formations Along the Trail

Schwarzach River and Waterfall – Eixendorf Lake Trail

Schwarzach Waterfall

Bench With a View at Steingrab

Schwarzenburg Castle Ruins

Summit Cross at Schwarzenburg

Stone Wall (Schwarzwihrberg)

Ascent to Steinerne Wand

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