Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Lauchert Spring loop from Ruchberg

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Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Lauchert Spring loop from Ruchberg

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Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Lauchert Spring loop from Ruchberg

01:22

5.00km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.21 km

Pfaffenberg Viewpoint Pavilion

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Observation pavilion - Pfaffenberg - Beautiful panoramic view - Burladingen-Melchingen - Zollernalbkreis

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2.08 km

Barbecue area and shelter at SAV Melchingen

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Beautiful barbecue and rest area that invites you to linger. 👍

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2.23 km

Sonnenalbranch Shepherd

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Small private area with 4 - 5 alpacas but can also be a llama.

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2.60 km

Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins

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The ruins of the former castle - "Castle" say the Melchinger - is located southeast of the village on the "heap" in about 820 m altitude. Today you can no …

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3.43 km

Hiking car park for the Lauchert, Mills, and Castles themed trail

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Large hiking car park right at the entrance to the Hohenmelchingen castle ruins.

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3.58 km

Memorial Cross with Bench and Plaque near Melchingen

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Large memorial cross ✝ - wayside cross ✝ with seating and memorial stone with inscription:
Sheltered by good powers, we calmly await whatever may come.
In addition, there is a beautiful view of Burladingen-Melchingen and Buradingen-Salmendingen

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3.63 km

Lauchert Spring

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Stop completely relaxed, take a dip in the water and take a break on the bench 😎.

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4.21 km

Memorial cross on Lauchertstraße (Pfaffenberg, Melchingen)

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Beautiful stone memorial cross ✝ on Lauchertstraße with the inscription:
God is great in nature, you will find him on every trail, but if you want to see him even greater, stand by this cross.

Burladingen-Melchingen

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5.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

1.30 km

627 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

23°C

8°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

August 30, 2023,Lauchert-Quelle, Burgruine Hohenmelchingen und Abstecher zu einer Höhle

Today's tour took place exceptionally without rain - hooray!!! Since our granddaughter loves adventures, one had to be found - and what better way to do it than a mysterious castle ruin! But first it was downhill on a wide path. There we discovered the Lauchert spring and a "mini bridge" consisting of one stone. On the other side of …

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