DonauFelsenLäufe: Witberg Loop

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

DonauFelsenLäufe: Witberg Loop

Moderate

4.4

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385

hikers

DonauFelsenLäufe: Witberg Loop

02:26

6.34km

100m

Hiking

On this short circular hike with little elevation gain, you'll get to know the picturesque Lauchert Valley and experience pure nature as you circumnavigate the Witberg. The Lauchert River flows through the tranquil valley on the southern edge of the Swabian Alb on its way to the Danube. The hike…

by Tourist Info Sigmaringen

Last updated: July 15, 2025

Tips

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Naturpark Obere Donau

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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457 m

Nägelesfelsen

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Nägelesfelsen you have a great view into the idyllic Laucherttal valley.

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3.53 km

Hertenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The few remains of the former knightly castles Hertenstein lie on two rocks separated by the Lauchert. The two parts are connected by a bridge. The ruin, first mentioned around 1250, is freely accessible.

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3.95 km

Swing With a View in Naturpark Obere Donau

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Lie down, swing and enjoy the scenery. This resting place is beautiful to just put your legs up and stretch your nose into the sun.

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6.34 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.51 km

830 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

1.23 km

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

10°C

4°C

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Comments

February 18, 2024,Donaufelsenläufe - Witbergrunde

We were looking for something different, something new... In the direction of sidewalk climbing and came across the 5 tours of the "Donaufelsenlaufen" which are closest to that. We start with the easiest of the tours, the “Witbergrunde”. A nice little circuit that is located along and above the Danube and gives the senses a few beautiful moments.

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November 23, 2024,Chillig sonnige☀️ coole 😎, ❄️Witberg Runde im Schnee ❄️

Before the announced change in weather to spring-like temperatures,
let's get out into the cold this morning 🥶 and enjoy the snowy ❄️❄️ landscapes...

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August 26, 2022,Schwäbische Alb - Donaufelsenläufe - Witbergrunde

That was a nice after-work walk 😄
It goes either on hiking trails through the forest or on gravel paths along the edge of the forest. Easy walking. 🚶‍♂️
There was a ruin and I'm happy. I was there and there was a sign, but where the ruins were, there was only room for a small bench with a view. …

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May 3, 2024,Sigmaringen: "Donaufelsenläufe" Witbergrunde [Premium-Wanderweg]

"The Witbergrunde leads over six kilometers from the small forest area "Sieben Kirschbäume" to the Nägelesfelsen and the Hertenstein ruins, where beautiful views over the Laucherttal await. A plaque near the ruins tells the story of the former castle. The circuit runs largely through a shady beech forest and is therefore a pleasure, especially on hot summer days, but due …

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September 22, 2024,DonauFelsenLäufe Witbergrunde

A fairly manageable tour today that I did 4 years ago. Not many highlights and a long stretch on the bike path.

OK as a Sunday stroll but otherwise you don't really need it...

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April 18, 2022,"DonauFelsenLäufe" - Witbergrunde, Sigmaringen

The harmonious small Witberg circuit leads from the small forest "Sieben Kirsch Bäume" to the Nageles rock and the ruins of Hertenstein, where beautiful views of the Lauchert valley await.

The round runs in large parts through a shady beech forest and impresses above all with its peace and beautiful idyll in the Laucherttal.

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August 11, 2024,DonauFelsenLäufe: Witbergrunde

Unspectacular little walk in the local woods.

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April 1, 2024,DonauFelsenLäufe - Witbergrunde

Today I did the Witbergrunde from the Donaufelsenlauf.
Started at the WP Sieben Kirschbäume, from there to the first AP at Nägelesfelsen and then on to the second AP, the Hertenstein ruins, where you have wonderful views over the Laucherttal.

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October 30, 2023

On this short circular hike with little elevation gain, you'll get to know the picturesque Lauchert Valley and experience pure nature as you circumnavigate the Witberg. The Lauchert River flows through the tranquil valley on the southern edge of the Swabian Alb on its way to the Danube. The hike starts

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June 9, 2026

A great hike that is not that long, but still not boring and offers a lot of variety. The hike is perfectly signposted, offers many resting places and runs a lot in the shade.

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