Schenkenstein Castle Ruins – Bopfingen Downhill Trail loop from Aufhausen (Württemberg)

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Schenkenstein Castle Ruins – Bopfingen Downhill Trail loop from Aufhausen (Württemberg)

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Schenkenstein Castle Ruins – Bopfingen Downhill Trail loop from Aufhausen (Württemberg)

01:19

13.9km

320m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.3 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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551 m

Schenkenstein Castle Ruins

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The Schenkenstein castle is the ruin of a high medieval spur castle above the Bopfingen district of Aufhausen in the Ostalb district of Baden-Württemberg. The Schenkenstein was the seat of …

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4.86 km

Sandberg Playground and Viewpoint

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A great playground with barbecue, shelter and good views.

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5.26 km

Sandberg Quarry

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An impressive view of the quarry of which I did not know anything yet. Definitely worth a visit.

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5.38 km

Bopfingen Downhill Trail

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Nice short downhill route with small jumps. Officially signposted.

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7.57 km

Slippery When Wet Downhill Trail Entrance

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Dry today

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8.70 km

View from Sandberg into the Ries

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Ideal for a picnic

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

2.71 km

1.43 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.59 km

3.08 km

2.80 km

1.20 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

6°C

26 %

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Schenkenstein Castle Ruins – Bopfingen Downhill Trail loop from Aufhausen (Württemberg)

Schenkenstein Castle Ruins

Sandberg Playground and Viewpoint

Sandberg Quarry

Bopfingen Downhill Trail

Slippery When Wet Downhill Trail Entrance

View from Sandberg into the Ries

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