Blankenhorn Castle Ruins – Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry) loop from Güglingen

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Güglingen

Blankenhorn Castle Ruins – Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry) loop from Güglingen

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Blankenhorn Castle Ruins – Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry) loop from Güglingen

05:14

18.6km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Stromberg-Heuchelberg

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3.52 km

Blankenhorn Castle Ruins

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On the side of the IG Blankenhorn you can inform yourself about activities festivals and so on.

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3.62 km

Three Giant Sequoias Near Blankenhorn Castle Ruins

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It is always nice to see how a single emperor planted forests in all of Germany with beautiful, mighty sequoias and what has become of it so far.

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6.56 km

In the Baden-Württemberg state competition “Our village should be more beautiful”, Ochsenbach was awarded in 1993 and 2003, mainly because of the beautiful half-timbered houses along the picturesque village street. Just nice to wander through here.

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8.40 km

Kibannele statue in Ovalsee

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About halfway between Ochsenbach and Kirbachhof you can follow the signposted branch to Ovalsee with the Kibannele statue. The Kibannele probably represents the ancient Greek goddess Cybele and is a …

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12.6 km

Weißer Steinbruch (White Quarry)

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A unique time window into the Keuper era. Circular route with information boards

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12.7 km

View over the Zabergäu from the Weißer Steinbruch observation platform

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Officially only accessible by footpaths: Nevertheless, you have a great view over the Zabergäu. The benches with tables invite you to take a short break. An ideal detour for everyone looking for a change from the shady Rennweg.

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18.4 km

Deutscher Hof Historic Ensemble

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The area's name, still in use today, indicates the former possessions of the Teutonic Order in Güglingen. In fact, the Teutonic Order, along with numerous monasteries and other institutions, can …

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