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Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Rieslocher Gorge loop from Thaleischweiler-Fröschen

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Thaleischweiler-Fröschen

Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Rieslocher Gorge loop from Thaleischweiler-Fröschen

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Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Rieslocher Gorge loop from Thaleischweiler-Fröschen

03:00

10.7km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Parking

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169 m

Stone Steps to the Steinenschloss

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Crunchy, but relatively short ascent to the castle ruins. The old stone steps are useful, even on the otherwise slippery descent.

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233 m

Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle

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Very interesting castle ruins. A detour to the "Rieslocher gorge is worth it".

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950 m

Small waterfall

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This small waterfall, which forms beautiful icicles in winter, is located a little next to the connecting path between the Steinenschloss ruins and the Saufelsen.

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1.58 km

Ridge Trail

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The first part after the forest is not accessible and overgrown, at least in summer!

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3.11 km

Small Pond

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This pond feeds the Riesloch Gorge.
It is nicely surrounded by trees but unfortunately there is no seating for a break.

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8.44 km

Metal Footbridge Over the Stream

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The metal bridge was probably built in the late 1990s. Before that, there was always a very beautiful, wider wooden bridge.

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8.47 km

Rieslocher Gorge

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A narrow but easily walkable hiking trail leads through the beautiful nature of the gorge along the stream. Four-legged friends have the opportunity to cool off their hot paws in …

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8.73 km

Saufelsen Waterfalls

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A highlight of the "Rieslocher gorge".

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10.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.48 km

1.04 km

147 m

Surfaces

6.98 km

2.82 km

411 m

258 m

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle – Rieslocher Gorge loop from Thaleischweiler-Fröschen

Stone Steps to the Steinenschloss

Ruins of Steinenschloss Castle

Small waterfall

Ridge Trail

Small Pond

Metal Footbridge Over the Stream

Rieslocher Gorge

Saufelsen Waterfalls

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