Falkenstein Castle Ruins – Bettelküche Rock Shelter loop from Thiergarten

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Sigmaringen

Beuron

Falkenstein Castle Ruins – Bettelküche Rock Shelter loop from Thiergarten

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Falkenstein Castle Ruins – Bettelküche Rock Shelter loop from Thiergarten

01:46

6.04km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.85 km

Falkenstein Castle Ruins

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The Falkenstein castle ruins are divided into Upper and Lower Falkenstein. The upper complex is better preserved. The castle was probably built between 1515 and 1545. Unterfalkenstein is significantly older …

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2.04 km

View of the Danube Valley with Neumühle and Neidingen

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Nice view of the Danube valley with Neumühle and Neidingen.

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2.25 km

Falcon Cliff

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It's simply beautiful here 🥰

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3.10 km

Neumühle on the Danube

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Hotel and inn on the Danube. Ideally suited as a starting, ending or resting point for a hike or bike tour in the idyllic Danube Valley.

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3.77 km

Rock Formations, Panoramic Views, and Ruins in Upper Danube Nature Park

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On this section there are many viewing platforms with a view of the Danube valley, beautiful hiking trails and information about flora and fauna.

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3.86 km

Bettelküche near Sigmaringen-Gutenstein

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The Bettelküche is actually a striking rock shelter (half-cave) on the north bank of the Danube. The name comes from the fact that these sheltered places were formerly used by …

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3.87 km

Bettelküche Rock Shelter

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Protected places under rock overhangs like this one served traveling people, wandering traders and homeless people as resting places until the 19th century ... In case you were wondering where this place got its name from 😉

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5.23 km

Donautalbahn Railway Bridge and Tunnel

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Beautifully situated in the upper Danube valley

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6.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.67 km

1.72 km

875 m

719 m

Surfaces

2.42 km

1.58 km

1.20 km

520 m

237 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

19°C

8°C

41 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

December 26, 2024,Hinauf und hinab im Donautal😃🎄🎅🎄

An interesting tour in the Danube Valley with sunshine.🌞🌞 From the wide hiking trail along the Danube to the narrow access path to the climbing rocks🧗🧗🏼‍♀️, this tour had everything. All under a bright blue sky and warm sunshine.
A great Christmas present!!👍🏻👍🏻✨️✨️🎄🎄🎅🎅😃😃🙏🏻🙏🏻

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