Bärental – Great Lauter loop from Ruine Wartstein

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Bärental – Great Lauter loop from Ruine Wartstein

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Bärental – Great Lauter loop from Ruine Wartstein

02:59

10.4km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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1.61 km

Hoher Gießel Waterfall

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A narrow hiking trail leads up to the waterfall

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2.19 km

Maisenburg Estate and Maisenburg Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The romantic Hofgut Maisenburg was built in the 12th century on a rocky terrace high above the Großen Lautertal. To date, it has lost none of its rural charm. Thus, …

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2.74 km

Hofgut Maisenburg

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Great place, good opportunities for hiking.
Small ruins next to which can be reached by a path behind the estate. View of the valley.

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5.73 km

Bärental

Highlight • Gorge

Here it is worthwhile to watch the little things to the left and right of the path in peace.

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8.21 km

Monsberg Bridge

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Here you cross the Lauter and already have a great view of the Lautertal

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8.22 km

Great Lauter

Highlight • River

Great hiking region, whether leisurely by the river or a bit more strenuous through the forest - you can have both.

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8.48 km

Monsberg Castle Ruins

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The view of the Lauterlauf is magnificent.

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9.76 km

View of the Wartstein castle ruins from the Lauter Valley

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Always a nice look.

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10.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.47 km

1.61 km

121 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

3.64 km

2.29 km

433 m

300 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

14°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

October 2, 2025,"hochgehlautert"

The first 7 km could actually be skipped, as they are relatively unspectacular (apart from the view from Maisenburg Castle).
Once you reach the Lauter Valley, it becomes very beautiful and also quite challenging, at least if you choose the narrow, steep path to the Monsberg ruins instead of the shortcut along the Lauter River.
The route then continues to …

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August 24, 2025,HOCHGEHBERGE - Tour »hochgehlautert« - Premiumwanderweg Hayingen-Anhausen

The "Hochgehlautert" premium hiking trail leads from the Grosses Lautertal valley, past the Maisenburg estate and castle ruins, to the Alb plateau. The following, longer ascent along barren, rocky fields through an avenue of apple trees is very beautiful.

On the plateau, we enjoy the wonderful peace and panoramic views of the Alb – a stunning contrast to the landscape …

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May 13, 2023,Hayingen Maisenburg Ruine Monsberg & Wartstein Lautertal 🌊

You start your hike at the Anhausen hiking car park. The parking lot is popular with its barbecue area and playground.

First you hike up to the Maisenburg ruins, which rise above the Lauter valley. Today there are holiday apartments in the building. The remains of the ring wall can still be seen.

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July 5, 2026,»hochgehlautert« – HOCHGEHBERGE auf der Schwäbischen Alb 👧🏼👨🏼🐶🌦️

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The 3D video is a must-have.

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January 1, 2024,„Hochgehlautert“ – Hayingen

A wonderful hiking start to the new year 2024 🥂!

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May 21, 2022,Premiumweg »hochgehlautert« im Großen Lautertal 🌊 | Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb

We're back for a hiking weekend in the Swabian Alb and on the premium trails of the Hochgehberge range.

The premium trail "hochgehlauert" leads from the hiking car park in Anhausen via the Hofgut Maisenburg and the enchanted ruins of Monsberg to the ruins of Wartstein 🏰.

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March 6, 2025,„hochgehlautert“ – HOCHGEHBERGE auf der Schwäbischen Alb

Very beautiful and above all interesting does not get boring

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July 10, 2022,„hochgehlautert“ – HOCHGEHBERGE auf der Schwäbischen Alb

A wonderful hike through the beautiful Lautertal!
Varied, beautiful landscapes, beautiful ruins! My highlights were the path along the Lauter, the Hoher Gießel waterfall and the Wartstein castle ruins with spiral staircase and view of the Lautertal! Unfortunately, there is not much left of the Monsberg ruins, but the Maisenburg ruins are also very beautiful! The paths are all easy …

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