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Ice Age Trail – Burgfelsen Trail near Erbstetten

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Ice Age Trail – Burgfelsen Trail near Erbstetten

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Ice Age Trail – Burgfelsen Trail near Erbstetten

01:54

6.63km

110m

Hiking

Juniper heaths, castle ruins, caves, dense forests and rock formations typical of the Alps: The Lautertal, through which the Große Lauter flows, was voted Germany's natural wonder 2019 for a reason. On the almost seven kilometer long castle rock path you hike through this beautiful piece of earth and can…

by Alb-Donau-Kreis

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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38 m

Grill and picnic area on the Lauter in Unterwilzingen

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Nice rest area on the Lauter with barbecue facilities. The large car park also makes it a good starting point for further hikes. The water of the Lauter is a …

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1.94 km

Great Lauter

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Great hiking region, whether leisurely by the river or a bit more strenuous through the forest - you can have both.

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3.75 km

View of the Lauter Valley from Gemsfels

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From here you have a wonderful view of the picturesque Lautertal. Just take a moment to enjoy and breathe deeply!

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3.93 km

View over the Lautertal from the Wartstein castle ruins

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The ascent and descent are recommended and definitely worth it. A fantastic view will reward you. The view into the Lautertal and towards the Alps is very beautiful. It is …

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6.63 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.25 km

1.72 km

566 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.14 km

852 m

780 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

25°C

17°C

63 %

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Comments

February 6, 2023,Eiszeitpfad: Burgfelsenpfad durchs Lautertal

This tour is relatively short, but very scenic. A short stretch leads steeply up the mountain. It's a little slippery at the moment due to the snow. Surefootedness is required.

The tour initially leads along the Lauter. Then steeply up the mountain to the Gemsfels and the Wartstein. From the castle tower you have a wonderful view of the Great …

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May 11, 2024,🇩🇪/BW - Schwäbische Alb: Eiszeitpfad – Burgfelsenpfad

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April 30, 2025,🦣 Alb-Donau-Kreis Eiszeitpfad – Burgfelsenpfad 🦣

Ice Age Trails 18/20 ✔️

The Burgfelsen Trail in the Great Lautertal Valley is the shortest Ice Age Trail, but also one of the most beautiful 🥰
I already knew all of the trails, but I enjoyed every minute. The trails around the Wartstein require surefootedness, and the loop basically consists of many great single trails. Everything is currently blooming …

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September 7, 2021,Burgfelsenpfad im großen Lautertal

A very nice hike with the children, the highlight is the observation tower of the Wartstein castle ruins. Everywhere ruins to climb around, root paths and rock stairs. At the bottom of the Lauter there are nice places for Kneipp therapy 👍

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October 31, 2021,Burgruine Wartstein – Die Große Lauter Runde von Oberwilzingen

Nice tour with still wonderful autumn 🍂 weather😍
With a great view of the Alps

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May 14, 2023,Unterwilzingen_Burg Felsen Pfad im Lautertal

In the drizzle it was a bit slippery on the descents 🤷🏼‍♂️😉

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October 23, 2022,Schwäbische Alb-Flächenalb - Eiszeitpfad-Der Burgfelsenpfad

Juniper heaths, castle ruins, caves, dense forests and rock formations typical of the Alb: the Lauter valley, through which the Great Lauter flows, was not voted Germany’s natural wonder of 2019 for nothing. On the almost seven kilometer long Burgfelsenpfad you can hike through this beautiful spot and enjoy the picturesque landscape to the fullest.

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December 29, 2023,Eiszeitpfad-Burgfelsenpfad von Unterwilzingen

The Ice Age Trail-Castle Rock Trail is a wonderful little hike with lots of wonderful moments.

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July 19, 2021

Juniper heaths, castle ruins, caves, dense forests and rock formations typical of the Alps: The Lautertal, through which the Große Lauter flows, was voted Germany's natural wonder 2019 for a reason. On the almost seven kilometer long castle rock path you hike through this beautiful piece of earth and

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Ice Age Trail – Burgfelsen Trail near Erbstetten

Grill and picnic area on the Lauter in Unterwilzingen

Great Lauter

View of the Lauter Valley from Gemsfels

View over the Lautertal from the Wartstein castle ruins

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