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Betzenstein

Back Gate Betzenstein – Stierberg Castle Ruins loop from Betzenstein

Hard

4.8

(114)

405

hikers

Back Gate Betzenstein – Stierberg Castle Ruins loop from Betzenstein

02:55

10.3km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.86 km for 83 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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109 m

Back Gate Betzenstein

Highlight • Monument

Go through the gate into the historic Scheunenviertel, very romantic.

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2

395 m

Stiefel Natural Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

The boot, a rock in the shape of a boot, can be seen very nicely from the trail. If you want, you can also go up the 50m.

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3

2.89 km

Stierberg Castle Ruins

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Hardly anything can be seen of the castle ruins themselves, a tower in front and a few remains of the wall are still standing. The tower cannot be entered. From …

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4

4.29 km

Langer Berg Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

the detour is worthwhile

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5

4.58 km

Münchser Wand

Highlight • Climb

Insane steep wall and climbing rocks

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6

4.66 km

Fuchsweg and rock formations at Langer Berg

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Beautiful rock formations, located in the middle of the forest.

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7

5.55 km

Rock Tunnels on Fuchsweg

Highlight • Cave

The rock with its small tunnels is a little hidden. Really worth seeing.

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8

5.60 km

Stierberger Wände rock formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

A narrow path leads past impressive rock faces, and there is also a small 'rock gate' here. A little further along the 'Fuchsweg' you come to the stone Jura elephant …

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

2.59 km

484 m

466 m

117 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

3.14 km

1.54 km

609 m

201 m

173 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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