Bussen Castle Ruins – Bussen Church loop from Unlingen

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Unlingen

Bussen Castle Ruins – Bussen Church loop from Unlingen

Moderate

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Bussen Castle Ruins – Bussen Church loop from Unlingen

02:27

8.22km

260m

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: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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899 m

Chapel with statue of the Virgin Mary and resting bench

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1.31 km

Wooden Bridge with Water Wheel

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Overall, very nice area

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2.75 km

Pilgrimage Church of St. John the Baptist

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On the highest elevation in Upper Swabia looms the simple Bussenkirche, dedicated to the Bussen pastor Josef Paul, who was responsible for the expansion a few decades ago.

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2.79 km

Pilgrimage church on the Bussen

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It's always a pleasure to cycle on the Bussen mountain. I come here at least twice a year. The Bussen pilgrimage is particularly recommended.

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2.94 km

Bussen Pilgrimage Church and Castle Ruins

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The tower of the ruin can be climbed in the summer months. From there, weather permitting, you have a unique view of the Alps. The tower is closed in the …

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3.00 km

Bussen Castle Ruins

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Wall remains on the buses and a square lookout tower that can be climbed.

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4.45 km

Bussen Church

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Many couples have had their wish to have children come true after visiting here. Bussen has long been a place of pilgrimage where childless couples pray for children. In the …

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8.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

2.30 km

1.60 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

1.86 km

1.44 km

999 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

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6°C

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Comments

August 15, 2023,St. Johannes Baptist auf dem Bussen

Explored the buses on foot today. Previously attended a very nice mass in the church.

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February 5, 2024,Zum höchsten und heiligen Berg Oberschwabens

The Bussen, known as the highest peak in Upper Swabia (767 m) and, because of the pilgrimages, as the holy mountain of Upper Swabia. Above the town of Offingen stands the church of St. Johannes Baptist (1516) and on the same level the remains of a castle (Bussenburg).

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