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Baden-Württemberg

Lichtenstein Castle – View of Lichtenstein Castle loop from Lichtenstein

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Mountain hikes & routes
Germany
Baden-Württemberg

Lichtenstein Castle – View of Lichtenstein Castle loop from Lichtenstein

Moderate

3

hikers

Lichtenstein Castle – View of Lichtenstein Castle loop from Lichtenstein

03:34

11.1km

420m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Greuthau

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3.30 km

Linsenbühl

Peak

3

4.05 km

Lichtenstein Castle Adventure Park

Highlight • Climb

Located not far from Lichtenstein Castle, there is also a large parking lot.

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4

4.18 km

Restaurant Altes Forsthaus Lichtenstein

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Welcome to the old forester's house

The family-run Altes Forsthaus is surrounded by beautiful nature and offers a unique view over the Echaz Valley to Stuttgart.
We welcome you here …

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5

4.30 km

Lichtenstein Castle

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A castle like something out of a book. And in this case, that's actually true. The inspiration and model for rebuilding the Lichtenstein ruins in 1842 came from the castle …

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6

4.56 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle

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Grandiose view of the castle

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7

4.56 km

Wilhelm Hauff Monument with views over the Echaz Valley

Highlight • Monument

The monument itself is kept simple. Anyone who knows his stories, but still likes to visit. A real fairytale castle inspired by a writer, already unique.

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8

4.87 km

View over the Echaz Valley

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There are always small but beautiful viewpoints along the Albtrauf.

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9

4.91 km

Ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle

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Although the original castle's floor plan can "only" be seen on the information board, the square with the exposed walls, the well and the former rampart is still worth seeing! …

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7.53 km

Locherstein

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11

7.86 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle and the Echaz Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Lochenstein with its two benches and the wild barbecue area, Honau is right at your feet

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

2.74 km

1.27 km

882 m

149 m

116 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

2.52 km

1.89 km

923 m

175 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Sunday 13 September

22°C

13°C

13 %

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