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 loop offers fabulous viewpoints, including at Brunnenstein. The route first leads over the Albtrauf to the Alt-Lichtenstein ruins and then runs along the beautiful backdrop of Lichtenstein Castle. As the tour continues, the route passes a stalactite cave. Please note: An entrance fee to visit the castle and fog cave has to be paid. Highlights of the...

Popular circular hiking trail in the Swabian Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg This is a wonderful and varied round tour to Lichtenstein Castle. Over extensive meadows the route follows along the Albtrauf and past the fairytale Lichtenstein Castle. Hikers interested in cultural history can also visit the monument, the history of which goes back to the 12th century, on a guided tour. Alternative starting points for this route are the Kalkhofen car park and the car park at Lichtenstein Castle. Along the...

Varied looptrail near Lichtenstein, Baden-Württemberg. This beautiful loop between Reutlingen and Trochtelfingen promises varied hiking. The route, which is characterized by peaks and caves, offers great views and some historical buildings. Lichtenstein Castle, built in the 19th century and also known as the "Wuerttemberg Fairytale Castle", and the ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle, built in the 12th century, are right on the edge of the path. Highlights of the hike: - Roetelstein -...

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 nice MTB tour to Lichtenstein Castle and the surrounding area. Start and finish is a parking lot in Pfullingen. Those who do not want to cycle along the former railway embankment (tarred cycle path) can also drive directly to Unterhausen and park there. Except for a few kilometers, the route runs on gravel roads. The majority are trails. You can take a break at Lichtenstein Castle and those who are not yet tired can climb a lap on the high ropes course. There are many beautiful views along...