Harburg Castle – View of Harburg Castle loop from Priel

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Harburg Castle – View of Harburg Castle loop from Priel

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Harburg Castle – View of Harburg Castle loop from Priel

07:54

28.9km

450m

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: October 16, 2026

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View of the Calvary Chapel on the Wörnitzstein

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The Wörnitzstein in the town of the same name is a solitary rock that is prominently visible from afar and has a chapel on it. It probably came into this …

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Kalvarienberg Chapel Wörnitzstein

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The chapel was built in 1750 on a forested rocky ridge above the town of Wörnitzstein. Due to the raised position and the playful onion turret, the church can be seen well from afar.

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12.1 km

St. Laurentius Church and Stone Bridge in Wörnitzstein

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Nice quiet hike from Donauwörth. 😊

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22.8 km

Harburg Castle

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The Harburg is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved castles in Germany. That's why she's already worth a hike.

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23.1 km

Harburg Town Hall, Market Square, and Fountain

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Harburg is an idyllic little town with a beautiful little market square. There are also opportunities to stop off.

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23.2 km

Historic Center of Harburg

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Beautiful and worth seeing old town.

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23.3 km

High Water Mark and View of the Wörnitz in Harburg

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Impressive place that points to the many floods of the Wörnitz.

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23.5 km

View of Harburg Castle

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There is a small stone arena here that invites you to linger, including a beautiful view of the castle. The Wörnitz runs right in front of you. Access is very …

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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

5.18 km

3.21 km

1.23 km

153 m

146 m

Surfaces

9.59 km

6.53 km

5.73 km

3.66 km

3.25 km

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

6°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

March 7, 2025,Albsteig (HW1) - Etappe 1+2: Von Donauwörth bis Harburg

I had been planning to hike the Albsteig HW1 (Northern Edge Route) for about 4 years. Today I finally managed to complete the first stage to Harburg!

I set off from Donauwörth station early in the morning at 5°C. I walked along the old embankment of the "Ludwig North-South Railway" to Felsheim, along the Wörnitz.

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March 15, 2024,Von Donauwörth nach Harburg (Schwaben): Albsteig E01

Start: Donauwörth city center
Destination: Harburg train station
Length: 19 kilometers (including 1 km access route)
Height: 340 meters
Difficulty: Medium
Nickname: Wörnitztaler Hügel

Directions:
When I went for a hike on the Albtrauf on Sunday, I really wanted to go on the Albsteig. The 365 kilometer long route begins in Donauwörth and leads towards Tuttlingen. We start in the …

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July 13, 2023,Donauwörth - Harburg (Albsteig #1)

Unexpectedly beautiful, picturesque and varied starting stage of HW 1. Of course, the altitude is limited, but sometimes that's a good thing. Nevertheless, there are often attractive views - the view over Harburg with its castle alone is wonderful. The start and finish are also easy to reach by train.

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November 15, 2024,Panoramatraum Albsteig (HW1) Etappe 1: Donauwörth - Harburg

A classic among the long-distance hiking trails in Germany: the 365-kilometer-long Albsteig, also known as the main hiking trail (HW) 1 or the Swabian Alb North Edge Trail. It leads over the ridges of the Jura Mountains in the Swabian Alb on mostly natural and varied paths and, as a certified "Top Trail of Germany," is officially one of Germany's …

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April 20, 2024,Albsteig HW1 01 Donauwörth - Harburg

When preparing for the Albsteig, I found out that the first 3 or 4 stages aren't that great. In some cases, there were even recommendations to skip them.
But I still want to do these.
Why?
1. Monk
2. Warm up and get used to the backpack
Now I've done the first stage, first along the Wörnitz, then through a …

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July 12, 2025,Albsteig HW1 - 1. Etappe Donauwörth nach Harburg 👍🦋🌞

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Day 1 of 8
10:55 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.

Today marks the start of my eight-day hike on the Albsteig HW1 in the Swabian Alb. During these days, I plan to hike the first eight stages of the long-distance trail.

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March 21, 2025,Albsteig HW1 Etappe 1: Von Donauwörth nach Harburg

Our first stop on our E1-3 weekend.
We parked the car in Bopfingen, took a quick train ride to Donauwörth, and set off on the HW1.
Donauwörth and Harburg were previously unknown to us, but both have impressed us with their beautiful old towns.
The tour was perfect for starting the year—not too difficult.

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April 6, 2025,🇩🇪 Albsteig HW1 #1: Von Donauwörth nach Harburg

First stage of the Swabian Albsteig HW1. In fine weather with a cool wind, the route follows a variety of rivers, through fields, villages, and forests to the beautiful town of Harburg, home to the largest, oldest, and best-preserved castle complex in southern Germany.

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