Lichtenstein Castle – View of Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

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Baden-Württemberg

Lichtenstein Castle – View of Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

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runners

Lichtenstein Castle – View of Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

01:36

12.1km

420m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Greuthau

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle and Unterhausen

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Even down in Honau you have a great view of Lichtenstein Castle. On the zigzag path up to the eaves, the castle becomes a dream setting with every meter you climb

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1.56 km

View of Honau and the Swabian Jura Cliffs

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Honau, not Holzelfingen .... the second is on the Alb.

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3.62 km

View of Lichtenstein and Holzelfingen

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9.63 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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10.1 km

Wilhelm Hauff Monument with views over the Echaz Valley

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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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10.1 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle

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You have a great view from the Wilhelm Hauff viewing plateau.

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10.2 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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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

3.66 km

2.44 km

491 m

232 m

139 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

2.71 km

2.26 km

1.71 km

610 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

20°C

11°C

50 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

April 7, 2026,1. Test Schlössletrail

Goals for 16.05.:
1. Time under 01:30
2. don't be last

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May 19, 2023,Lichtenstein-Trail-Schlössletrail 20.05.23

Mega brilliant trail race ✌️😊!!! GPX file: Ignore times: Time 59:39 5th overall and 4th in AK

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May 4, 2024,Mal endlich wieder auf die Hausstrecke und den Frühling am Trauf genießen

After a long time, I did the home stretch on the Trauf again. It was quicker than usual, but I was able to enjoy the spring weather and the views of the valley. Apart from the section by the castle, there was nothing going on.

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