Best trails near Burgruine Helfenstein

This route is Stage 4 of the Albtraufgänger trail and runs from Gingen an der Fils to Geislingen an der Steige. The trail crosses the Felsental Nature Reserve with its striking rock formations and leads to the Kuhfelsen viewpoint, offering views across the Eybtal valley. Walkers pass the historic ruins of Helfenstein Castle and the Ödenturm before the stage ends in Geislingen’s old town. Accommodation is available at guesthouses and hotels in Gingen and Geislingen, as wild camping is...

Varied, exciting circular trail near Geislingen an der Steige, Baden-Württemberg. Boredom is guaranteed on this fantastic circular hike. From Geislingen, you first head to the ruins of Helfenstein Castle and then continue through the forest to the Odenturm tower. After a fantastic view, you walk along the Rohrach river through the Rohrach valley back to the starting point. Again and again you can enjoy marvellous views and there are numerous places to stop for refreshments in the...

This route is Stage 5 of the Albtraufgänger trail and runs from Geislingen an der Steige to Bad Ditzenbach. The path climbs via the Türkheimer Steige to the Schildwacht viewpoint, home to the Ostlandkreuz, and offers views of Geislingen and Helfenstein Castle. Passing the Kahlenstein, the route leads to the Autal waterfalls, the Ave Maria pilgrimage church and the ruins of Hiltenburg Castle before reaching Bad Ditzenbach, where thermal baths invite you to relax. Inns and hotels offer...

Popular hike in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. The connecting path between Nellingen and Geislingen runs for almost 13 kilometres through fields, meadows and pretty little wooded areas. Highlights of the hike: - idyllic woodland - Rohrachtal nature reserve - Vögelestal and Oberes Lontal nature reserve

The HALB-Traum is a challenging annual trail run held in Geislingen an der Steige. It is the shorter version of the extreme charity run, the ALB-Traum100. The route follows the scenic ‘Albtraufgänger’ hiking trail.