Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Alb Plateau near Melchingen loop from Melchingen

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Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Alb Plateau near Melchingen loop from Melchingen

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Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Alb Plateau near Melchingen loop from Melchingen

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5.95km

140m

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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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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719 m

Sonnenalbranch Shepherd

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

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1.09 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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1.61 km

Sommerkirch Cave

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You have to be careful not to walk past. Only 20m next to the path but not clearly visible

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4.55 km

Alb Plateau near Melchingen

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Beautiful meadow path 🏞 - Alb plateau - Burladingen-Melchingen - Zollernalbkreis

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4.95 km

Winding Road in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Beautiful and probably very old memorial cross ✝️ on the side of the path

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5.28 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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5.94 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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5.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.83 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

2.00 km

513 m

440 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

October 23, 2023,Lauchartquelle ⛲, Burgruine Hohen Melchingen 🏰, Sommerkirchhöhle

Start/finish: Lauchartquelle hiking car park

Free parking right near the source. Various tours are signposted from here.
Our path first takes us to the castle ruins. Beautiful autumnal impressions make the gray walls appear in a different light. A small information board provides information about the history. Nowadays you can also get married there. 🥳👰🤵💞.
Geocaching fans will also find …

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