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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Sigmaringen

Bingen

Bittelschießer Valley – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Sigmaringen

Bingen

Bittelschießer Valley – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

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Bittelschießer Valley – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

04:37

17.2km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Obere Donau

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Start point

Train Station

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1.29 km

Beaver Activity Area on the Lauchert River

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The beaver works here and dismantles the logs - Nature Park Obere Donau - Bingen - LKR. Sigmaringen

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1.58 km

Footbridge over the Lauchert

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Looks worse than it is. Very stable, just narrow.

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1.87 km

Bittelschieß Castle Ruins

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The ruins are now barely discernible. From here, one can look down into the cave.

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1.91 km

Bittelschießer Chapel

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The small chapel was built in 1696 (Baroque period) on the grounds of the former castle.
Originally it was dedicated to St. Ulrich, later to Mary.

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2.71 km

Bittelschießer Valley

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Wonderful canyon-like landscape along the Lauchert

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6.22 km

Panorama Lounger With View of Lauchert Valley

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Stable panoramic lounger for a relaxing rest with a beautiful view

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12.9 km

Cave at Rappenfelsen

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The cave is above the path and easy to reach.

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16.0 km

Here, the ascent of the castle is well explained on the ascent on small boards, so that you can clearly see how castles were repeatedly adapted to the needs and have changed from pure defensive buildings to representative buildings

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

1.64 km

670 m

360 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

3.36 km

1.84 km

1.13 km

488 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Bittelschießer Valley – Hornstein Castle Ruins loop from Bingen (Hohenz) Hp

Beaver Activity Area on the Lauchert River

Footbridge over the Lauchert

Bittelschieß Castle Ruins

Bittelschießer Chapel

Bittelschießer Valley

Panorama Lounger With View of Lauchert Valley

Cave at Rappenfelsen

Hornstein Castle Ruins

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