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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Heubach

Rosenstein Bridge – Rosenstein Castle Ruins loop from Heubach

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Ostalbkreis
Heubach

Rosenstein Bridge – Rosenstein Castle Ruins loop from Heubach

Hard

4.7

(80)

348

hikers

Rosenstein Bridge – Rosenstein Castle Ruins loop from Heubach

05:20

17.3km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Rosenstein

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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10.3 km

Great Scheuer Cave

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The “Große Scheuer” is a tunnel-like living cave on the Rosenstein and directly on the Albsteig. Finds from the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages were discovered in the nearby “Das Haus” cave.

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10.4 km

View of Lautern from Rosenstein

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Well attended, with many parking spaces, good forest air, 😀 beautiful wide views, old castle ruins and the opportunity to eat.
Mountain biking and hiking tours. Also for jogging.
Definitely recommended! 👍

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11.9 km

Forest Inn "Wild Garlic Hut"

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Good food and beautiful nature, recommended on every shade.

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12.1 km

View from Lärmfels

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When the weather is nice, you can see very far from here

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12.2 km

Rosenstein Bridge

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The steel bridge from 1892 spans the 20 m deep neck ditch and connects Rosenstein Castle with the hiking trails leading up to the Waldschenke.

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12.2 km

Rosenstein Castle Ruins

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A few ruins of Rosenstein Castle still exist. From here, you have a beautiful, expansive view of the valley.

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14.0 km

In good weather, great visibility.
It goes deep down, be careful with small children (there is no protective fence).

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14.0 km

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17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.4 km

4.03 km

1.72 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

4.64 km

2.35 km

2.11 km

954 m

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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