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Helfenstein Castle Ruins – View of Ödenturm loop from Gingen (Fils)

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Helfenstein Castle Ruins – View of Ödenturm loop from Gingen (Fils)

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Helfenstein Castle Ruins – View of Ödenturm loop from Gingen (Fils)

04:57

37.6km

1,110m

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

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Eybtal mit Teilen des Längen- und Rohrachtales

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Train Station

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2.09 km

View of the Filstal Valley and the Three Kaiser Mountains from Hohenstein

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From the 702 meter high Hohenstein there is a wonderful view towards the west of the foothills of the Alb. You can see, among other things, the Hohenstaufen and, to …

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5.10 km

View from Kuhfels

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The Kuhfels is located below the Tegelberg and above Kuchen and the west end of Geislingen an der Steige

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6.01 km

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10.6 km

Bismarckfelsen Viewpoint

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A great place and an even better view!

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12.4 km

View of Weiler ob Helfenstein

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Nice view of Weiler ob Helfenstein

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13.7 km

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

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High above Geislingen an der Steige, the ruins of Helfenstein Castle stand majestically, a silent witness to medieval history and a popular destination in the Swabian Alps. The castle was …

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13.8 km

View of Ödenturm

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Tower from the 12th or 13th century, but was not mentioned in the history books until 1420. The tower had a bell that was used in case of danger. The …

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24.4 km

View of Geiselstein

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26.5 km

Ostlandkreuz and view over Geislingen

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The Ostlandkreuz of Geislingen (Steige) stands on the Sentinel at 665 meters and was built in 1950. The expellee monument is visible from afar and is often mistaken for a summit cross.

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37.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

12.1 km

4.75 km

2.38 km

1.70 km

1.46 km

276 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

7.21 km

7.03 km

5.14 km

2.49 km

773 m

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Friday 26 June

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Helfenstein Castle Ruins – View of Ödenturm loop from Gingen (Fils)

View of the Filstal Valley and the Three Kaiser Mountains from Hohenstein

View from Kuhfels

Bismarckfelsen Viewpoint

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Helfenstein Castle Ruins

View of Ödenturm

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