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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Emmendingen

Waldkirch

View of Kastelburg – Kastelburg Castle Ruins loop from Batzenhäusle

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Emmendingen

Waldkirch

View of Kastelburg – Kastelburg Castle Ruins loop from Batzenhäusle

Easy

5.0

(10)

hikers

View of Kastelburg – Kastelburg Castle Ruins loop from Batzenhäusle

01:50

6.60km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.18 km

View of Kastelburg

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The knight's path up to the castle is particularly worth seeing for children.

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3.37 km

View of Waldkirch from the Kastelburg

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Again and again a beautiful view from the vineyard slopes of the stronghold towards Sexau and the Black Forest mountains

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3.40 km

Kastelburg Castle Ruins

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Very nice view of Waldkirch and the surrounding area. The history of the castle is very interesting. At the entrance there is an information board with an overview of its history.

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3.41 km

Knight Trail – Wooden Knight Statues

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The way to the castle is especially exciting with children, as they are allowed to climb the castle on a knight path. Eight life-size knight figures made of wood show …

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4.00 km

View from the Shelter Below Kastelburg

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Refuge with a beautiful view but in need of renovation

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4.31 km

Knight Trail to Kastelburg

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Here you go up to the castle. The path is narrow but easy to walk on. Long trousers are recommended.

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4.88 km

Kastel Bridge

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The bridge was built in 1906 and renovated in 1993. Its appearance does not really fit into the surroundings and that is why it is an eye-catcher.

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5.00 km

View of Kastelburg from the Elzweg

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The knight's path up to the castle is something for children - I can recommend it with pleasure

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6.60 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

1.02 km

971 m

118 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.14 km

505 m

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

28°C

12°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

January 1, 2022,07:30-12:00 mittwochs Wochenmarkt 79183 Waldkirch (im Jahr 926) - Option Vierburgenweg - Kandel-Höhenweg - Kastelburg Tour - Historischer Marktplatzfest - VHS Serie 2024/25 - ROTER BUR (Historie)

Historical Marketplace Festival 2024
July 12-14, 2024
stadt-waldkirch.de/start/stadtinformation+und+tourismus/geschichtees+marktplatzfest+2024.html

largest medieval spectacle in southern Baden
historical-marktplatzfest.de

History Waldkirch (926)
stadt-waldkirch.de/start/stadtinformation+und+tourismus/stadtgeschichte.html

City law in the 13th century
stadt-waldkirch.de/1145018.html

Waldkirch city guide diploma:
stadt-waldkirch.de/start/stadtinformation+und+tourismus/stadtfuehrerdiplom.html

Archive: easy hike, via the Ritterweg to Kastelburg, flyer Zweiälerland recommends other hiking trails,
Source and download zweitaelerland.de/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ztl-familienzeit.pdf
Video from the Volunteer Archaeological Monument Preservation Officer:

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View of Kastelburg – Kastelburg Castle Ruins loop from Batzenhäusle

View of Kastelburg

View of Waldkirch from the Kastelburg

Kastelburg Castle Ruins

Knight Trail – Wooden Knight Statues

View from the Shelter Below Kastelburg

Knight Trail to Kastelburg

Kastel Bridge

View of Kastelburg from the Elzweg

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