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Burgruine Helfenstein – Ödenturm Geislingen/Steige Loop from Geislingen (Steige)

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Burgruine Helfenstein – Ödenturm Geislingen/Steige Loop from Geislingen (Steige)

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May 21, 2018

Burgruine Helfenstein – Ödenturm Geislingen/Steige Loop from Geislingen (Steige)

Moderate

01:23

4.32km

3.1km/h

170m

180m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Train Station

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1.03 km

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

High above Geislingen an der Steige, the ruins of Helfenstein Castle stand majestically, a silent witness to medieval history and a popular destination in the Swabian Alps. The castle was built around the year 1100 by the Counts of Helfenstein, an influential noble family with close ties to the Hohenstaufen dynasty.

Over the centuries, the complex was expanded and fortified several times before being destroyed in the 16th century during warfare. Today, impressive remains of the walls, parts of the keep, and the basic structure of the castle are still preserved.

A particular highlight is the panoramic view over the Fils Valley, Geislingen, and the surrounding hills – an unforgettable experience, especially at sunrise or sunset. 🌄

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2.10 km

Ödenturm

Highlight • Monument

The 36 meter high tower, still a landmark of the city of Geislingen, was built around 1400 to protect the lower-lying Helfenstein Castle. After the castle was razed in 1552, the Ödenturm remained. Today it serves as a lookout tower.

Open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tower room, which houses a small exhibition, can be climbed from May to October.

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3.49 km

Old Town of Geislingen an der Steige

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The basin in which Geislingen is located was already settled in the late Bronze Age. The city was founded at the beginning of the 13th century by the Counts of Helfenstein on the convenient location on the Albaufstieg. When the city went to Ulm in 1396, there was an upswing and brisk construction activity.

Today there are some well-preserved, stately half-timbered buildings in and around the pedestrian zone. Above all, the striking "Old Town Hall" from 1422 and the "Old Building", which with its eight floors is one of the largest half-timbered houses in Germany and houses the local history museum.

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4.32 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.50 km

810 m

671 m

460 m

440 m

368 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

728 m

460 m

271 m

213 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Burgruine Helfenstein – Ödenturm Geislingen/Steige Loop from Geislingen (Steige)

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

Ödenturm

Old Town of Geislingen an der Steige

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