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Katzenstein Castle – View of Katzenstein Castle loop from Fliegenberg-Kahlhof

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Katzenstein Castle – View of Katzenstein Castle loop from Fliegenberg-Kahlhof

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Katzenstein Castle – View of Katzenstein Castle loop from Fliegenberg-Kahlhof

04:48

17.1km

340m

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: May 23, 2026

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Zwing

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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325 m

Lake Härtsfeld

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The path around the lake is largely flat and without any transverse slope, the surfaces alternate between tar, gravel and lawn. The lake has a water surface of approx. 11.5 ha and was built in 1972 as a flood retention basin. Help for a wheelchair user is only necessary in a few sections.
There are several benches by the lake for a little rest.

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6.33 km

Zwing Nature Reserve

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Actually, the NSG is beautiful. But the new fence for the wisent animals is overstated in my opinion.

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8.46 km

View of Neresheim Abbey

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8.85 km

Neresheim Abbey (Abbey of Neresheim)

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery is freely accessible and you can see the impressive abbey church.
Since the monastery is inhabited by monks, other interiors can only be visited on a guided tour of the monastery museum.
Information: abtei-neresheim.de/index.php/home/fuehrungen

In the monastery there is also the monastery restaurant, which offers warm cuisine continuously from 10 a.m.
Information and menu: klosterhospiz-neresheim.de/gaststaette.html

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10.3 km

View of Neresheim Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

Who has the monastery as a stopover. Will be delighted at this sight!

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14.8 km

View of Katzenstein Castle

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Definitely take a tour of the castle. A well-maintained facility and very friendly staff

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15.1 km

Katzenstein Castle

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Katzenstein Castle is a bit hidden because it was not built on a hill but more on a hillside. A magnificent sight captivates the visitor as soon as he reaches the place Katzenstein with its castle.

The castle still contains significant parts, but some buildings were reconstructed in the 1960s. You reach the castle via a large spacious Wirtshaftshof, which was separated from the main castle by a moat.

The gate is located in the so-called new castle, through which one enters the courtyard. He is surrounded by fortified walls and the new castle. An intermediate wall separates the former Hohenstaufen castle from the "newer castle". After a passage in this intermediate wall you are in front of the former Palas. Its upper floor was reconstructed in the 1960s. Around the middle of this second courtyard, remains of the wall from the 11th century were uncovered.

Here is now the entrance to the keep, with still preserved fireplace and the new castle with the important castle chapel.

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15.5 km

View of Katzenstein Castle

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The castle is really worth a trip, we were completely thrilled.

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

2.93 km

1.33 km

784 m

194 m

Surfaces

8.48 km

3.49 km

1.78 km

1.76 km

1.50 km

129 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Katzenstein Castle – View of Katzenstein Castle loop from Fliegenberg-Kahlhof

Lake Härtsfeld

Zwing Nature Reserve

View of Neresheim Abbey

Neresheim Abbey (Abbey of Neresheim)

View of Neresheim Abbey

View of Katzenstein Castle

Katzenstein Castle

View of Katzenstein Castle

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