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Katzenstein Castle – View of Katzenstein Castle loop from Dischingen

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Katzenstein Castle – View of Katzenstein Castle loop from Dischingen

Moderate

4.6

(48)

179

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Katzenstein Castle – View of Katzenstein Castle loop from Dischingen

03:14

12.1km

130m

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: April 15, 2026

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Geopark Ries

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.53 km

Hartsfeld Trailhead Parking

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Good parking lot as a start for hikes

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2.27 km

Former Shooting Range Pavilion in Geopark Ries

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Here you can imagine, with a little imagination, what it was like back then.

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2.62 km

Former Thurn und Taxis Hermitage

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You can also enter this hermitage and look around inside, it's just a shame that there are no further explanations.

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2.87 km

English Forest (Geopark Ries)

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Anyone who does not know their way around or has a GPS with them is lost.

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6.75 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 …

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7.08 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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8.49 km

Katzenstein Station (Härtsfeld Museum Railway)

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The train stop is part of the project of the Bahnfreunde Museumbahn Härtsfeld - Schättere. As learned from previous discussions, the route is to be continued as far as Dischingen. …

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8.95 km

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 …

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

3.77 km

2.01 km

1.45 km

325 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

3.44 km

2.87 km

978 m

866 m

235 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

29°C

17°C

61 %

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Katzenstein Castle – View of Katzenstein Castle loop from Dischingen

Hartsfeld Trailhead Parking

Former Shooting Range Pavilion in Geopark Ries

Former Thurn und Taxis Hermitage

English Forest (Geopark Ries)

Katzenstein Castle

View of Katzenstein Castle

Katzenstein Station (Härtsfeld Museum Railway)

Lake Härtsfeld

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