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Ruine Helfenstein – Ödenturm Runde von Geislingen (Steige)

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Ruine Helfenstein – Ödenturm Runde von Geislingen (Steige)

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January 22, 2022

Ruine Helfenstein – Ödenturm Runde von Geislingen (Steige)

Hard

02:21

18.5km

7:36/km

540m

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Overview

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Train Station

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410 m

View to Ostlandkreuz

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Here you have a great view of the sentinel.

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967 m

View up to the Ödenturm

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Wonderful view of the wasteland tower. Geislingen is a great running area!

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1.79 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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1.85 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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2.94 km

Ödenturm

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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, …

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14.2 km

View of Helfenstein Castle Ruins

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From this vantage point you have a great view of the castle ruins of Helfenstein between autumn and spring. Since the leaves of the trees do not block the view at this time of year, the view is so good.

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16.3 km

Ostlandkreuz and view over Geislingen

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The Ostlandkreuz of Geislingen (Steige) stands on the Sentinel at 665 meters and was built in 1950. The expellee monument is visible from afar and is often mistaken for a summit cross.

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18.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.55 km

6.57 km

1.40 km

1.09 km

865 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

2.62 km

2.37 km

1.41 km

1.06 km

723 m

169 m

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Ruine Helfenstein – Ödenturm Runde von Geislingen (Steige)

View to Ostlandkreuz

View up to the Ödenturm

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

View of the Ödenturm

Ödenturm

View of Geiselstein

View of Helfenstein Castle Ruins

Ostlandkreuz and view over Geislingen

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