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View of Maienfels Castle – Gleichener See loop from Unterheimbach

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Hohenlohekreis

Bretzfeld

View of Maienfels Castle – Gleichener See loop from Unterheimbach

Hard

5.0

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View of Maienfels Castle – Gleichener See loop from Unterheimbach

06:19

21.6km

550m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.08 km

Steinzapfen Stone Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

An unusual work of art: an oversized stone cone – created by the artist Klaus Waldbüsser. The "stone cone" appears like a relic from another world, mysterious yet humorous. Hikers …

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9.19 km

View of Maienfels Castle from the Brettach River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bottom to top also has its appeal

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9.35 km

View of Maienfels Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of Maienfels, worth it

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12.5 km

Gleichener See

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Worth a visit every season. Peace and pure nature. The lake is beautifully situated in the forest and it is nature reserve.

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13.9 km

Fallow Deer Enclosure in Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

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There are some animals in the fallow deer reserve right on the side of the path. You have partly lost your fear of people. One came directly towards the fence when I stopped for a moment.

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14.3 km

Barbecue Area at the Forest Edge, Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice barbecue area located right near the hiking car park. The barbecue area is located right on the edge of the forest and the seating is protected by the trees.

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17.3 km

Lake Buchhorn

Highlight • Lake

beautiful lake, and an interesting campsite

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18.0 km

View from the paragliding launch site above Brettachtal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint above the Brettach Valley From the paraglider launch site near Geddelsbach, you can enjoy a fantastic view over the Brettach Valley, vineyards 🍇 and as far as Maienfels Castle …

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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

3.08 km

1.63 km

1.43 km

173 m

Surfaces

7.40 km

4.12 km

4.03 km

3.33 km

2.10 km

642 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

31°C

17°C

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View of Maienfels Castle – Gleichener See loop from Unterheimbach

Steinzapfen Stone Sculpture

View of Maienfels Castle from the Brettach River

View of Maienfels Castle

Gleichener See

Fallow Deer Enclosure in Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Barbecue Area at the Forest Edge, Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald

Lake Buchhorn

View from the paragliding launch site above Brettachtal

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