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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Alb-Donau-Kreis
Blaubeuren

Hohengerhausen Ruin – Trail to Rusenschloss loop from Blaubeuren

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Alb-Donau-Kreis
Blaubeuren

Hohengerhausen Ruin – Trail to Rusenschloss loop from Blaubeuren

Hard

4.3

(20)

44

riders

Hohengerhausen Ruin – Trail to Rusenschloss loop from Blaubeuren

03:29

43.2km

690m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.34 km for 427 m

After 12.1 km for 81 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

999 m

View of Rusenschloss Castle Ruins

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The Hohengerhausen ruins, also known as the Rusenschloss, are the ruins of a hilltop castle on a hill above the Gerhausen district of the city of Blaubeuren. Below the castle in the rock is the Neanderthal cave "Great Grotto".

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1.34 km

Rusenschloss Trail

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beautiful S1-S2 Trail in beautiful countryside

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1.95 km

Hohengerhausen Ruin

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The Hohengerhausen ruin, also known as Rusenschloss, towers in the forest high above Blaubeuren and likely dates back to the eleventh century. It offers you a wonderful view into the …

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2.11 km

Trail to Rusenschloss

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Nice way. Good to drive. When it is wet, the few stones and roots can cause a little restlessness. Attention, like all paths here it is a hiking trail, appropriate consideration increases the acceptance for mountain bikers.

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2.25 km

Great view - the descent to the Rusenschloss and from there further into the valley is worthwhile and sometimes quite technical. However, many hikers must be expected at peak times, so be careful!

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11.4 km

Kleines Lautertal

Nature Reserve

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11.8 km

Zum Lamm Inn

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Good for a little refreshment on the go

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38.0 km

Bridge to Hohle Fels

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Practical connection in a beautiful location

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38.1 km

Hohle Fels Cave

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The cave has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017 and is the largest cave hall in the Swabian Alb accessible to visitors.

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43.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

5.33 km

3.23 km

2.51 km

2.00 km

289 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

11.6 km

9.06 km

3.56 km

3.24 km

852 m

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Sunday 11 October

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