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Landkreis Sigmaringen

Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen

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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Sigmaringen

Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen

Easy

4.9

(7)

40

hikers

Bittelschießer Chapel – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen

01:06

3.98km

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: August 10, 2026

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

405 m

Bittelschieß Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The ruins are now barely discernible. From here, one can look down into the cave.

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449 m

Bittelschießer Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The small chapel was built in 1696 (Baroque period) on the grounds of the former castle.
Originally it was dedicated to St. Ulrich, later to Mary.

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3

906 m

Cave and Rock Formations by the River in Naturpark Obere Donau

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Short detours from the river hiking trail offer hikers two large (Bittelschiesserhöhle and Rappenfelsenhöhle) and several small caves to visit.

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4

1.17 km

View of the Hornstein Castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

The ruin can be visited at any time. The walk takes approx. 5-10 minutes

Every Sunday from 2 p.m. there is coffee and homemade cake.

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5

1.30 km

Bridge over the Lauchert

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The bridge shows the coat of arms of the city of Bingen and crosses the Lauchert.

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6

1.58 km

Hornstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Here, the ascent of the castle is well explained on the ascent on small boards, so that you can clearly see how castles were repeatedly adapted to the needs and have changed from pure defensive buildings to representative buildings

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7

1.60 km

Castle Chapel in Naturpark Obere Donau

Highlight • Religious Site

A well-preserved castle chapel (decorated in the Baroque style).

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8

3.47 km

Footbridge over the Lauchert

Highlight • Bridge

Sturdily built with good views on both sides of the Lauchert.

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3.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.51 km

1.31 km

994 m

151 m

Surfaces

1.21 km

1.04 km

882 m

560 m

162 m

109 m

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Saturday 10 October

14°C

4°C

19 %

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