At the Little Castle Lindenau – Bockstein Cave loop from Setzingen

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At the Little Castle Lindenau – Bockstein Cave loop from Setzingen

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At the Little Castle Lindenau – Bockstein Cave loop from Setzingen

02:50

10.6km

120m

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

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mittleres Lonetal

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.18 km

At the Little Castle Lindenau

Highlight • Restaurant

Whether hiking or cycling, the Schlössle is easily accessible from the Lonetal. Uphill a bit and you can eat well or just linger and have a drink.

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3.54 km

Picnic and barbecue area at Neandertalweg

Highlight • Rest Area

A fantastic barbecue and picnic area in the countryside. The site on the Neandertalweg trail is located in the middle of the forest. Birds chirp and leaves rustle gently. An ideal place for a break in the midst of nature.

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3.80 km

Stone Age discoveries in the Lower Lonetal Valley

Highlight • Historical Site

3.81 km

Neanderthal Trail

Highlight • Trail

This varied tour leads us to two important caves of prehistoric times.
Swabian Alb: Popular theme trail
The oldest figurative works of art of mankind were discovered in the caves …

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4.17 km

Bockstein-Lindenau Lone Valley Loop

Highlight • Trail

4.66 km

Lonetal Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Lone Valley and its surrounding area offer attractive travel destinations. The Charlotten Cave with its fascinating stalactites has long been known far beyond the region. In the Lone Valley …

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5.79 km

Trailhead parking — Mittleres Lonetal

Highlight • Parking

From the parking lot, a nice section leads to the cave caves

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6.43 km

Bockstein Cave

Highlight • Cave

The Bockstein Cave registered in the World Heritage List is freely accessible. Finds from it can be dated back to 50,000 to 70,000 years ago, making the Bockstein Cave the oldest Neanderthal settlement complex in southern Germany.

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