Best trails near Ruine Herwartstein
4.8(13 reviews)
Want to check out Ruine Herwartstein from the trail? Good news: 6 trails will get you there, including camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Ruine Herwartstein from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 3 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ruine Herwartstein are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail on the Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg. The Albschaefer time trail begins at the Koenigsbronn town hall, whose rococo facade is a beautiful photo motif. Out of the city, the Brenzquellrunde leads first to the Itzelberger See, which was originally created as a fish pond for the Koenigsbronn monastery. Then you continue to the Burgstall Herwartstein, where you can enjoy the ditches, ramparts and remains of walls of the once mighty castle complex and great views of the...
- 4.6 (6)·Easy·2.8 miFamily-friendly walk in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Württemberg. Lake Itzelberg, which was probably dammed up by monks from the former Königsbronn monastery as early as the 14th century, is a popular excursion destination and part of the "Karstquellenweg" nature trail. There is a direct route from the railway station in Königsbronn to the lake, where, depending on the season, mini golf can be played, there is boating and fishing and a playground for kids. There are also refreshment stops for a...
- 4.5 (2)·Easy·21.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPopular cycle route in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This bike tour, which is rated as easy, can be started in Oberkochen at the parking lot at the Kocher source or at the train station in Koenigsbronn. From there you cycle to the site where a former Roman estate was found ("Roemerkeller"), over the Haertsfeld and past the Moehntal dam. On the way you can, for example, take a break in Koenigsbronn or Schnaitheim. Highlights of the tour: - Kocher source - Roemerkeller (archaeological...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·10.2 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThis route is stage 6 of the Albschäferweg, starting in Zang and ending at the Naturfreundehaus in Heidenheim. Leaving Zang's Bänklesweg, the path crosses quiet woodlands toward the Herwartstein castle ruins above Königsbronn. It continues past the scenic Itzelberger See lake, through the protected Siebter Fuß banner forest, and over rolling plateau meadows to the Hahnenschnabel heathland overlooking Heidenheim. Wild camping is prohibited along the route, so overnight stays should be booked...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Ruine Herwartstein?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ruine Herwartstein is Von Heidenheim über Oberkochen, which has a 5.0 star rating from 2 reviews. This trail is 21.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,375 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ruine Herwartstein?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ruine Herwartstein is Von Heidenheim über Königsbronn und Neresheim. This trail is estimated to be 35.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ruine Herwartstein?
Ruine Herwartstein: With an ascent of 3,809 ft, Von Heidenheim über Königsbronn und Neresheim has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Tour 4 Kocher-Brenz and Haertsfeld loop with 2,431 ft of elevation gain.
Explore in the Königsbronn area
Attractions
Points of interest
- Brenzursprung
- Ruine Herwartstein
- Historischer Strommast "Kleiner Eiffelturm"
- Schmiedefelsen
- Leerausquelle
- Ziegelbachquelle
- Pfefferursprung
- Pulverturm
- Hülbe 2 im Zimmerhart am Falchenweg
- Hülbe 1 im Zimmerhart am Falchenweg
- Gnannenkopf
- Minicamping Königsbronn
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Königsbronn Itzelberger See
- Brenz-Ursprung