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Baden-Württemberg
Zollernalbkreis
Burladingen

Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Erpf Valley Boardwalk loop from Melchingen

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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Zollernalbkreis
Burladingen

Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Erpf Valley Boardwalk loop from Melchingen

Moderate

4.8

(8)

24

hikers

Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins – Erpf Valley Boardwalk loop from Melchingen

03:00

11.0km

150m

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: March 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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1.02 km

Hohenmelchingen Castle Ruins

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The ruins of the former castle - "Castle" say the Melchinger - is located southeast of the village on the "heap" in about 820 m altitude. Today you can no …

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2

1.50 km

Beautiful barbecue and rest area that invites you to linger. 👍

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3

2.05 km

Sommerkirch Cave

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You have to be careful not to walk past. Only 20m next to the path but not clearly visible

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4

3.34 km

Small summer toboggan run, always something going on 1x ride €4.50 (03/24)

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5

4.80 km

With Kneipp basin, cozy village which invites you to linger.

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5.74 km

Erpf Valley Boardwalk

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From the Bohlenweg in the Erpftal, a small, inconspicuous path leads over a small bridge.

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7

10.3 km

Bernhardus Wayside Shrine (Melchingen)

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The Bernhardus sanctuary
(Published in 1972 in the Melchinger Heimatbuch, text by A. Waldenspul)


As we close the chapel door, a target catches our eye that lights up miles away …

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11.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.65 km

984 m

860 m

504 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

2.15 km

467 m

333 m

107 m

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

27°C

13°C

18 %

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