Lichtenfels Castle Ruins – Trail Along the Glatt River loop from Leinstetten

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Lichtenfels Castle Ruins – Trail Along the Glatt River loop from Leinstetten

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Lichtenfels Castle Ruins – Trail Along the Glatt River loop from Leinstetten

03:10

10.7km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

562 m

View of Leinstetten

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On this section of the route, which comes from Leinstetten to the Lichtenfels castle ruins, there are several great viewpoints on Leinstetten. There is a small "resting place" with a …

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1.87 km

Lichtenfels Castle Ruins

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Next to the walls is a sky lounger with a view

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5.06 km

Mettstetter Steige

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Very pleasant. Only the paths take some getting used to.

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6.77 km

Tufa Channels

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Tip made with a crossing, the water rushes into the valley.

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6.92 km

Small waterfall in Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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8.22 km

Trail Along the Glatt River

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The path and the river form a symbiosis here. Finally, a well-made set of benches and a table are paired with it.

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.63 km

1.90 km

660 m

522 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

2.70 km

2.55 km

1.67 km

870 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

4°C

49 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

March 29, 2025,Burgruine Lichtenfels – Tuffsteinrinne Runde von Leinstetten

Hello everyone,

After breakfast, the weather wasn't yet suitable for hiking, and there were still things to do. After lunch, Mandy had a tough choice for this tour. Small, not much elevation gain, and not that far to drive 🤭.

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May 18, 2025,Leinstetter Bänklewanderung

The Leinstetter Bänkleweg is a varied and scenic circular hiking trail in the idyllic Glatt Valley, offering not only magnificent panoramic views but also lovingly placed seating areas and benches. The trail is particularly popular during the Leinstetter Bänklewanderung (Leinstetter Bench Hike): On this day, the route transforms into a true paradise of enjoyment and adventure, with culinary delights and …

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October 20, 2022,Bänklesweg rund um Leinstetten

The Bänklesweg lives up to its name, if you had taken a break at every bank, a day's hike of 12 hours would hardly be enough. Great tour with a beautiful view of Leinstetten.

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June 5, 2022,Bänkleweg Leinstetten 13km

Bänkleweg with detour to the worth seeing fish pond with watercourses.
Conclusion in the Schlossbrücke restaurant recommended

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October 20, 2022,Leinstetten, Bänkleweg, Ruine Lichtenfels, Fischseen

I found this great bench round at Karin☀️. Thanks a lot for this.
Parked opposite City Hall. The route leads once around Leinstetten. You can pass the ruins 🧱 Lichtenfels, Jakobusweg 🐚 and the fish lakes 🐟.
And of course "benches" galore.
On such a bench we also had our snack break halfway 🥪
Also the beer 🍺 of the …

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