Best trails near Gießstein

Fairytale, certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This hike is located in the Swabian Alb biosphere reserve. The circular route offers fabulous viewpoints, including at Brunnenstein. Firstly, the route leads over the Albtrauf to the Alt-Lichtenstein ruins and then runs along the marvellous backdrop of Lichtenstein Castle. As the tour continues, the route passes a stalactite cave. Please note: An entrance fee to visit the castle and the Nebelhöhle cave has to be...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg This is a wonderful and varied circular tour to Lichtenstein Castle. The route leads across extensive meadows along the Albtrauf and past the fairytale Lichtenstein Castle. Hikers interested in cultural history can also visit the monument, whose history dates back to the 12th century, as part of a guided tour. Alternative starting points for this route are the Kalkhofen car park and the car park at Lichtenstein Castle. There...

Varied circular hiking trail near Lichtenstein, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful circular trail between Reutlingen and Trochtelfingen promises a variety-packed hike. Characterised by peaks and caves, the route offers magnificent views and several historical buildings. Lichtenstein Castle, built in the 19th century and also known as the "Württemberg fairytale castle", and the ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle, built in the 12th century, are located right on the edge of the trail. Highlights...

This route is stage 11 of the Albsteig (HW1), a long-distance hiking trail along the northern edge of the Swabian Jura. This specific section begins in Lichtenstein-Honau and ends in Willmandingen (Sonnenbühl). An absolute highlight right at the beginning is the "Fairytale Castle" Lichtenstein, which towers spectacularly on a cliff above the Echaz Valley. The path runs steadily along the Albtraum (Swabian Jura escarpment), passing panoramic rocks like the Gießstein and the impressive...

A beautiful MTB tour to Lichtenstein Castle and the surrounding area. Start and finish is a car park in Pfullingen. If you don't want to cycle along the former railway embankment (paved cycle path), you can also cycle directly to Unterhausen and park there. Apart from a few kilometres, the route runs on gravel paths. The majority are trails. You can stop off at Lichtenstein Castle and if you're not tired yet, you can climb another round on the high ropes course. There are many beautiful views...