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Im Felsental – Burgruine Helfenstein Loop from Eybach

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Im Felsental – Burgruine Helfenstein Loop from Eybach

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August 7, 2021

Im Felsental – Burgruine Helfenstein Loop from Eybach

Moderate

02:29

8.15km

3.3km/h

290m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Parking

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887 m

Felsental Gorge

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

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1.69 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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3.96 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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3.97 km

View of 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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4.04 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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4.10 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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8.15 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.41 km

2.24 km

1.63 km

1.56 km

294 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.36 km

1.34 km

962 m

294 m

< 100 m

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Im Felsental – Burgruine Helfenstein Loop from Eybach

Felsental Gorge

View of the Alb Plateau

View of Geislingen from Helfenstein Castle

View of Ödenturm

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

Upper wooden walkway to the viewpoint

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