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View of Lichtenstein Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

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Baden-Württemberg

View of Lichtenstein Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

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View of Lichtenstein Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

02:15

7.00km

250m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.72 km for 78 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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497 m

View of Lichtenstein Castle from the hiking car park

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Very nice sight and surprises on the paths again and again

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833 m

Echaz spring

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Water bubbles from the earth and rocks from every nook and cranny, sometimes even above and on the path. Information boards and a bench on the small island encourage you to tread water.

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2.76 km

Ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle

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Although the original castle's floor plan can "only" be seen on the information board, the square with the exposed walls, the well and the former rampart is still worth seeing! …

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3.02 km

Wilhelm Hauff Monument with views over the Echaz Valley

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The monument itself is kept simple. Anyone who knows his stories, but still likes to visit. A real fairytale castle inspired by a writer, already unique.

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3.02 km

View of Lichtenstein Castle

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Grandiose view of the castle

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3.29 km

Lichtenstein Castle

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A castle like something out of a book. And in this case, that's actually true. The inspiration and model for rebuilding the Lichtenstein ruins in 1842 came from the castle …

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3.41 km

Chapel in the courtyard of Lichtenstein Castle

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Lichtenstein Castle is a historic castle from the 19th century. It lies on the Swabian Alb at an altitude of 817 m above sea level. NN.

Inspired by the novel …

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5.01 km

Rock labyrinth in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Nature is unbeatable in form and colour

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7.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.10 km

829 m

661 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.55 km

1.47 km

1.42 km

1.18 km

249 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Comments

July 14, 2022,Alpine Trainingsrunde

The short round can be used several times to prepare for longer alpine hikes. Steep ascents and descents on relatively small paths require sure-footedness and fitness. Not suitable for "sandal hikers"!

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August 10, 2025,Von Honau zum Lichtenstein

First thing in the morning, before the worst of the heat, we hiked with friends from Honau to Lichtenstein and back via the Echaz spring.
It was great.

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February 11, 2024,Schloss Lichtenstein Blick – Schloss Lichtenstein Runde von Honau

Nice Sunday with @Dirk and a first little hike... (gets better and better;)... wasn't far, but nice HM. The castle will be open again from March and then we'll go up on the bikes👍🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

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View of Lichtenstein Castle – Lichtenstein Castle loop from Greuthau

View of Lichtenstein Castle from the hiking car park

Echaz spring

Ruins of Alt-Lichtenstein Castle

Wilhelm Hauff Monument with views over the Echaz Valley

View of Lichtenstein Castle

Lichtenstein Castle

Chapel in the courtyard of Lichtenstein Castle

Rock labyrinth in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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