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Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl

Sponeck Castle – Burkheim Old Town loop from Rheinhalde Burkheim

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Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald

Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl

Sponeck Castle – Burkheim Old Town loop from Rheinhalde Burkheim

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4.8

(291)

921

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Sponeck Castle – Burkheim Old Town loop from Rheinhalde Burkheim

01:48

6.59km

100m

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: May 12, 2026

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Rheinhalde Burkheim

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387 m

View of the Rhine Valley from Burkheim's vineyards

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In Burkheim in the inn "Siebter Himmel" you can eat well. Table reservation is recommended ;-)

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489 m

View of Burkheim Castle

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A stunning view of the architectural remains of Schwendi Castle, perched high above the Kaiserstuhl. Only partially preserved after several destructions in the 16th and 17th centuries, this ruin tells a fascinating story dating back to the 12th century.

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836 m

View of Burkheim and the vineyards

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It's also worth it at night with a flashlight, the kids had a lot of fun and we had a great view of the sea of lights at night.

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962 m

View of Burkheim, the Kaiserstuhl and the Totenkopf

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Beautiful view of Burkheim and the Totenkopf mountain in the background.
(Highest point of the Kaiserstuhl)

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1.98 km

Viewpoint

3.23 km

Sponeck Castle

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An important fort stood here in the late Roman Empire. It secured the crossing of the Rhine. Today Sponeck Castle is still privately owned and can usually only be visited …

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3.50 km

Sponeck Castle and the Rhine Floodplains

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A short detour from the main route takes you to Sponeck Castle. The castle is privately owned, but the large garden is freely accessible.

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3.85 km

View of the Old Rhine (Altrhein)

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Hiking and cycling trail along the Old Rhine riverbank.
The view of the Rhine is severely obscured by trees and bushes.

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6.59 km

Burkheim Old Town

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The historic and listed Mittelstädtle of Burkheim am Kaiserstuhl with beautiful town and half-timbered houses, the town hall and the city gate is definitely worth seeing. The medieval charm of …

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6.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

1.73 km

802 m

182 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

1.54 km

970 m

948 m

448 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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Sponeck Castle – Burkheim Old Town loop from Rheinhalde Burkheim

View of the Rhine Valley from Burkheim's vineyards

View of Burkheim Castle

View of Burkheim and the vineyards

View of Burkheim, the Kaiserstuhl and the Totenkopf

Sponeck Castle

Sponeck Castle and the Rhine Floodplains

View of the Old Rhine (Altrhein)

Burkheim Old Town

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