Moss-Covered Limestone Cliffs – Schiller Cave loop from Wittlingen

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Moss-Covered Limestone Cliffs – Schiller Cave loop from Wittlingen

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Moss-Covered Limestone Cliffs – Schiller Cave loop from Wittlingen

03:51

13.6km

300m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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797 m

Wolfsschlucht and Rulamanweg Trail

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A very spectacular hike in parts. The Wolfsschlucht can only be recommended with good shoes.

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1.72 km

The Schiller Cave is a natural monument on the Swabian Alb. The cave is around 245 meters long and was used as a escape cave in various wars. Today the cave provides shelter for bats to hibernate. Therefore the cave is closed with a gate from November 1st to May 15th every year.

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2.08 km

Hohenwittlingen Castle Ruins

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The castle, which was built on a rock spur, was protected against attacks from the plateau by two ditches and a high shield wall.

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2.83 km

Smoky Rock

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There are several very nice viewpoints on this tour.

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3.05 km

View of the Ermstal Valley from Buckfelsen

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From here you have a wonderful view over the Ermstal.

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3.57 km

View of the Erms Valley

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A nice place for a break with a great view. Directly on the Hohenwittlingensteig.

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11.0 km

Fischbach Stream and Mossy Terraces

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In a side valley, the Fischbach runs over terraces parallel to the hiking trail.

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

5.23 km

1.67 km

864 m

145 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

4.87 km

2.89 km

494 m

177 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

14°C

6°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

May 22, 2022,Wittlingen-Ruine Hohenwittlingen-Seeburg-Fischburgtal

Unfortunately, the Hohenwittlingen ruins are still closed until October 2022, although the renovation measures would have been completed in November 2021.

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July 14, 2024,Hohenwittlingen Seeburg Fischbachtal

You should currently only walk the path parallel to the L245 if you have a machete with you or enjoy contact with stinging nettles, it is completely overgrown 🙈
Alternatively, you can and should of course walk along the road, then at least on Sunday you can get an even closer look at the entertaining soundscape of the 🏍️🏍️🏍️ 🥰 …

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January 5, 2023,Seeburg - Wittlingen 🌄⛰

My Navy skipped the descent to the rock. I was afraid of slipping too. In summer I think better.🙈

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January 6, 2025,Wanderung von Seeburg durch das Fischburgtal 🐟, zur Festung Hohen Wittlingen ⚔🛡, Ehem. Ruine Baldeck 🛡 + Albtraufwege & Felsen 😎

Hello, today I was out and about in and around the Ermstal again 🙋‍♂️. First of all: I have never done this hike in this combination before. I just came up with it (freely planned). I parked my car in Seeburg in a free parking lot 🅿 at - 2 degrees Celsius. The first part of the route led through …

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