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Im Felsental – Burgruine Helfenstein Runde von Geislingen an der Steige

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Im Felsental – Burgruine Helfenstein Runde von Geislingen an der Steige

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March 30, 2021

Im Felsental – Burgruine Helfenstein Runde von Geislingen an der Steige

Moderate

04:01

13.7km

3.4km/h

370m

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Overview

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.84 km

Eybach Oil Mill

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Very idyllic location

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3.86 km

Rock Valley Gorge

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An interesting, pleasant hiking trail leads through the rocky dry valley with a moderate incline (except for the stairs at the exit at the end of the valley). The rocky …

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4.67 km

View of the Alb Plateau

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Coming from the Felsenental you can experience a wonderful view over the meadows and into the woods.

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8.71 km

View of Geislingen from Helfenstein Castle

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In the western observation tower of the Helfenstein castle ruins, you'll find a small, charming castle tavern, run with great attention to detail. In a rustic atmosphere, visitors are treated …

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8.73 km

View of the Ödenturm

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Tower from the 12th or 13th century, but was not mentioned in the history books until 1420. The tower had a bell that was used in case of danger. The …

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8.80 km

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

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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 …

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8.86 km

Upper wooden walkway to the viewpoint

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With every step across the weather-beaten wood, you feel a little tingle—not just from the height, but also from the special atmosphere. It's as if you're stepping through a gateway …

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10.5 km

The 36-meter-high tower, still a landmark of the town of Geislingen today, was built around 1400 to protect the lower Helfenstein Castle. After the castle was demolished in 1552, the Ödenturm remained. Today it serves as an observation tower.

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.18 km

2.56 km

1.98 km

1.34 km

649 m

Surfaces

4.74 km

2.99 km

1.97 km

1.88 km

1.63 km

418 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Im Felsental – Burgruine Helfenstein Runde von Geislingen an der Steige

Eybach Oil Mill

Rock Valley Gorge

View of the Alb Plateau

View of Geislingen from Helfenstein Castle

View of the Ödenturm

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

Upper wooden walkway to the viewpoint

Öde Tower

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