Balduinseck Castle Ruin – Sky ladder Witches' turret loop from Mastershausen

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Balduinseck Castle Ruin – Sky ladder Witches' turret loop from Mastershausen

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Balduinseck Castle Ruin – Sky ladder Witches' turret loop from Mastershausen

01:42

6.16km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.50 km

Balduinseck Castle Ruin

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Is a dreamlike valley with a fairytale view ...!

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2.65 km

Shelter below the Balduinseck castle ruins

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Small hut at the foot of the castle hill. Here you can rest and let the towering walls work their magic on you or bring the camera equipment into position.

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2.66 km

Sky ladder Witches' turret

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I wouldn't describe these few steps as a ladder to heaven

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2.78 km

Hexentürmchen (Witch's Tower) Viewpoint

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Witch tower

Why this tower is called "Hexentürmchen" and since when is unknown. Unfortunately, from this tower, which was part of the pre-fortification of Balduinseck Castle, there are no more …

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2.95 km

Schweizer Mühle

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Mill near the Balduinseck ruins

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3.00 km

Weienmühle

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Beautiful mill in the middle of the forest

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3.80 km

Small waterfall

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Small, romantic waterfall, which especially in summer offers a little cooling.

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3.84 km

Path Along the Creek with Stone Archway

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Beautiful path right on the stream.

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6.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

860 m

383 m

134 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

935 m

689 m

281 m

267 m

239 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

17 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

September 17, 2022,Burgruine Balduinseck

Our final tour today went to the Balduinseck castle ruins. Very interesting and a beautiful path back along the creek. We were lucky with the weather today 🍀

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September 17, 2022,Burgruine Balduinseck

Via beautiful meadow and forest paths to the castle ruins from the 14th century, then back along the stream to the starting point. And all before the heavy rain!

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