Sperberseck Castle Ruins – Along the Donntalbach loop from Ruine Sperberseck

Hiking trails & Routes

Landkreis Reutlingen

Römerstein

Sperberseck Castle Ruins – Along the Donntalbach loop from Ruine Sperberseck

Moderate

4.5

(13)

hikers

Sperberseck Castle Ruins – Along the Donntalbach loop from Ruine Sperberseck

02:45

8.84km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Oberes Lenninger Tal mit Seitentälern

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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592 m

Fuchslocher Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Good starting point for hikes.

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1.79 km

Sperberseck Castle Well

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice secluded place with resting place

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2.55 km

Sperberseck Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Castle ruin that has largely crumbled. You have a beautiful view through the valley towards the Schlatstall.

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3.52 km

Donnbach Stream

Highlight • River

Very scenic and the path leads along the stream.

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3.68 km

Donntal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very beautiful valley with a gravel path, beautiful stream and natural forest (Bannwald).

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3.76 km

Along the Donntalbach

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Donntalbach arises at about 680 m above sea level. NN southeast of the ruin Sperberseck.

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5.60 km

Gutenberg Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

Small parking lot directly at the entrance to Gutenberg, unfortunately often completely occupied.

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7.59 km

Stuttgarter Albhaus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Stuttgart Albhaus of the DAV with playground, perfect starting point for hikes and climbing tours as well as the start of various MTB lines / options.

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8.84 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.83 km

2.53 km

1.09 km

894 m

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.78 km

1.51 km

1.13 km

424 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

8°C

31 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

June 21, 2022,20210621_Donntal-Sperberseck-Lange Steige

Tour post-processing with komoot.de because the original recording with komoot.de was very inaccurate.
The approach to the Sperberseck is scenically beautiful and can almost be described as an alpine path. Surefootedness is definitely required
The way to the castle fountain and the narrow hiking trail to the K6704 is highly recommended. Very interesting in terms of landscape and botany (orchids). …

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