Wolfsschlucht Gorge – Schiller Cave loop from Wittlingen

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Wolfsschlucht Gorge – Schiller Cave loop from Wittlingen

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Wolfsschlucht Gorge – Schiller Cave loop from Wittlingen

01:19

4.59km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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961 m

Hohenwittlingen Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Good entry point to the Hohenwittlingensteig

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1.01 km

Wolfsschlucht and Rulamanweg Trail

Highlight • Gorge

A very spectacular hike in parts. The Wolfsschlucht can only be recommended with good shoes.

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1.16 km

Wolfsschlucht Waterfall on the Wittlinger Bach

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Once you have mastered the Wolfsschlucht with the steps and stairs, it goes uphill next to the Wittlinger Bach, which flows far below.

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1.62 km

Wolfsschlucht Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

A great narrow path leads through the Wolfsschlucht. There is a steel staircase at the entrance from the Hohenwittlingen parking lot.

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1.76 km

Stone Bridge Over the Wittlinger Bach

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Beautifully situated, below the Wolfsschlucht.

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2.13 km

Schiller Cave

Highlight • Cave

The Schiller Cave is a natural monument on the Swabian Alb. The cave is around 245 meters long and was used as a escape cave in various wars. Today the …

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2.48 km

Hohenwittlingen Castle Ruins

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The castle, which was built on a rock spur, was protected against attacks from the plateau by two ditches and a high shield wall.

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4.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.73 km

1.03 km

896 m

787 m

157 m

Surfaces

1.74 km

1.04 km

969 m

721 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

8°C

4°C

85 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 31, 2022,Nach Wittlingen zur Wolfsschlucht und Ruine Hohenwittlingen.

Very nice door through the Wolfsschlucht, unfortunately there was no water. We ran the round a little differently than Komoot indicated. It is recommended to walk up the door when it's dry, danger of slipping. 🥰🧏‍♀️

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