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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Esslingen

View of Reußenstein Castle – Neidlingen Waterfall loop from Ruine Reußenstein

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Baden-Württemberg

Landkreis Esslingen

View of Reußenstein Castle – Neidlingen Waterfall loop from Ruine Reußenstein

Moderate

5.0

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13

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View of Reußenstein Castle – Neidlingen Waterfall loop from Ruine Reußenstein

01:41

4.75km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärengebiet Schwäbische Alb (Kernzone)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

113 m

View of Reußenstein Castle

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From the path and the path to the Heimenstein, there are several places with a reasonably clear view.

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2

886 m

Heimenstein Cave and Heimnadel viewpoint

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Great view of the Reussenstein and the entrance to the Heimenstein Cave, which is closed from January to July.

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3

1.46 km

Hindenburghütte viewpoint with views of Reußenstein Castle and the Neidlingen Valley

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Nice view and rest stop. Super nice, but a bit difficult walk through the forest. Sr. recommended

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4

1.48 km

Hans-Schumann Trail

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A zigzag path that really has it all. The switchbacks wind very steeply upwards or downwards. At the end of December, the narrow path was very muddy in places, and …

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5

3.43 km

View of Reußenstein Castle Ruins

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Access to the waterfall and the beginning of the ascent to the Reußenstein

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6

3.57 km

Neidlingen Waterfall

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The ascent to the waterfall alone is worth it: very steep over a lot of roots. The steps up were their own waterfall in late December - the bridge over …

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7

3.64 km

Bridge at the Neidlinger Waterfall

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This narrow burrow leads to the upper spring pot of the Neidlingen waterfall

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8

4.60 km

View of Reussenstein Castle from the Bahnhöfle barbecue area

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Very nice barbecue area with a view of the castle. In summer, the view of the castle can be limited by the foliage on the trees.

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4.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

2.14 km

355 m

Surfaces

2.47 km

987 m

774 m

494 m

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

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Saturday 10 October

12°C

6°C

32 %

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