View from the Ebinger Tower – Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Heidenschloss

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Sigmaringen

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View from the Ebinger Tower – Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Heidenschloss

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View from the Ebinger Tower – Falkenstein Castle Ruins loop from Heidenschloss

03:50

13.0km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.41 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

Reiftal Trail

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A great way through this seemingly wild valley! At the lower entrance is the fall hut, where you can strengthen yourself before the hike through the valley. The valley itself …

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4.28 km

View from Schaufels Cliff over the Danube Valley

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Good thing there is a railing on the path at the top of the cliff edge

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4.29 km

View from the Ebinger Tower

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Great view of the jagged rocks in the Danube valley

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4.52 km

View of the Danube Valley from Schaufelsen

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Beautiful exposed rock, secured with railings. Nice view of the Danube valley. There is only one information board from the castle Schauenburg.

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5.40 km

Falkenstein Cave

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A beautiful through cave. Attention: The hiking trail goes back and continues above the rocks.

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6.07 km

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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9.44 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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9.55 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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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.91 km

3.01 km

945 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.08 km

2.97 km

1.57 km

1.12 km

130 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

June 25, 2025,Im Naturpark Obere Donau: Felsenpanorama/Falkensteinhöhle/Ruine Falkenstein

After "wriggling" your way through the overgrown path at the beginning of the tour, the ascent begins to a fantastic high-altitude trail. A path, partially secured with railings, leads along the cliff edge with spectacular views of the magnificent landscape. 🤩🔝
We continued hiking through the forest to the beautifully preserved Falkenstein Castle ruins – before making a detour to …

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September 5, 2021,Naturpark Obere Donau: Zwischen Thiergarten und Neidingen

Dream tour around the Schaufelsen massif, based on the second stage of the Danube-Zollernalb-Weg. 🤩

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April 27, 2023,Von Neidingen über den Schaufelsen nach Thiergarten

This afternoon brought me back to the Danube Valley. At the parking lot in Neidingen, I am greeted on arrival by the 12 noon bell of the chapel. The place is not big and goes through quickly. Many hiking trail signs and the relatively large car park indicate that this must be a very popular hiking area. Today, however, I …

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July 20, 2025,Donautal 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️Ruine Falkenstein -Schaufelsen -Ebinger Turm - durch das Reiftal und über Neidingen nach Thiergarten 🌞🥂👌🏼

Anke and I finally had time for a hike together 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶‍♀️😅and we decided on the Danube Valley🤩
We've done this tour before, but a few more kilometers, in reverse.

I should mention that the starting point is incorrect... We wanted to start at the hiking parking lot in Thiergarten, but Anke then chose the parking lot near the train station, …

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September 18, 2021,Felsenpanorama – Ruine Falkenstein Runde von Thiergarten

First of all.
The tour was great 👍👍👍.

The first 5.5 kilometers run alongside the Danube with views of magnificent rock formations on the gravel bike path.
Then turn right over a bridge and cross the main road.
After a short stretch of asphalt, a narrow path is slightly uphill, sometimes a little steeper 1.5Km up the mountain.
Once at …

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January 14, 2022,Donautal ab Thiergarten-Neidlingen

A winter hike has the advantage that you can see many rock formations that are hidden by the leaves at other times of the year.
Shortly before the Steighöfen the path was closed - tree felling work. If I was able to bridge over a meadow that was possible.
I met nobody on the whole tour - and that in …

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April 30, 2024,Naturpark Obere Donau 🌊 - Naturfreundehaus Donautal - Stettener-Hütte - Felsmassiv Schaufelsen - AP Ebinger Turm - Ruine Schauenburg 🏰 - Ruine Falkenstein 🏰 -Bettelküche - Entlang an der Donau 🌊 - 🔁 Von Stetten am kalten Markt - LKR. Sigmaringen aus

Hello!

This is a beautiful hike in the Upper Danube Nature Park, partly along the Danube-Zolleralb trail. Beautiful, sometimes challenging paths 🏞 with gigantic views of the Danube Valley with unique rock formations, ruins and caves await you.

This tour starts at the Naturfreundehaus Donautal in Stetten am kalten Markt in the Sigmaringen district.

Best wishes

Your Mammoth Frank

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