Best trails near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels
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Want to check out Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels from the trail? Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.5 (31)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic, certified premium hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. The route leads through the core zone of the UNESCO Swabian Alb biosphere reserve and offers "pure nature". Juniper meadows, impressive limestone cliffs and idyllic streams await. The Hasenbach stream in the Glastal valley in particular, with its crystal-clear water, makes the tour a special experience. Idyllically situated benches and barbecue areas invite to take a break. The romantic Ehrenfels Castle towers...
- 4.4 (10)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrExciting, varied loop in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. This fantastic circular route has a lot to offer. Forest paths lead through the Glastal valley, Werfental valley and Bahnholz nature reserves, along the popular Bärenhöhle cave and to Ehrenfels Castle. From here, outstanding views over the Swabian Alb can be enjoyed. Accompanied by the Hasenbach stream, the route continues to the Alt-Ehrenfels ruins and across fields and meadows back to the starting point. The hike starts at the...
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried hike in the Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Württemberg. The loop begins in Hayingen and leads past fields and meadows towards the forest, where it continues through the beautiful Schweiftal valley to the Alt Ehrenfels ruins and finally through the Glastal valley to Ehrenfels Castle. Another beautiful highlight awaits in the valley - a little further on, the route reaches the Wimsen waterfalls. The Friedrichshöhle inn is a nice place to stop off. The route back to Hayingen...
- Hard·12.8 mi·Est. 6–7 hrCulture and scenic section of the long-distance hiking trail Swabian Alb Südrand-Weg HW 2 A varied hike with numerous cultural and famous historical sights. Through forest and valley you pass all the excellent views and along idyllic rivers. This stage has refreshment stops and can be reached by train and bus. Highlights: -Natural monuments of the city of Hayingen - "Old Hospital" -City Church "St. Vitus " -Schülzburg ruins -Wimsener Höhle -Glass Valley
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels is HOCHGEHBERGE I "hochgehschätzt", which has a 4.5 star rating from 31 reviews. This trail is 5.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 908 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels is Schwäbische Alb Südrand-Weg HW 2 Etappe 9: Hayingen - Friedingen. This trail is estimated to be 12.8 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels?
Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels: With an ascent of 2,155 ft, Schwäbische Alb Südrand-Weg HW 2 Etappe 9: Hayingen - Friedingen has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Von Zwiefalten ins Glastal with 1,564 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels is Von Zwiefalten ins Glastal with a 3.9-star rating from 2 reviews.
Top sights in Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb
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Points of interest
- Wimsener Wasserfälle
- Wimsener Höhle / Friedrichshöhle
- Schloss Ehrenfels
- Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels
- Pegel Wimsen / Zwiefalter Ach
- Hasenbachquelle
- Bärenhöhle
- Glashöhle
- Graben
- Burg Derneck
- Ruine Maisenburg
- Runder Burren
- Heuscheuerle
- Vier Bayerbögen
- Ochsenlöcher
- Bettelmannshöhle
- Schülzburg
- Zwinger
- ehem. Burg Weiler (Kapf)
- Historischer Schneckengarten