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3.19km
130m
Hiking
This short loop in Riedenburg is one of the densest tours in this collection: You will encounter three castle sites, a spectacular cross-shaped rock, and one of the most fascinating backdrops in the entire nature park. The Drei-Burgen-Steig trail connects the ruins of Tachenstein and Rabenstein with the inhabited Rosenburg,…
Last updated: July 16, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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669 m
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1.12 km
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1.17 km
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3.19 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
1.38 km
869 m
727 m
175 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
1.63 km
638 m
407 m
356 m
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< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (440 m)
Lowest point (350 m)
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Sunday 16 August
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We just wanted to do a bit of shopping in Riedenburg. After an iced coffee, we wanted to go for a walk. Unfortunately, we were wearing the wrong shoes... sandals. Totally unsuitable! Never again 🙈
Still, it was beautiful up by the castles again. Great hike. I highly recommend it.
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There was not much left of the Tachenstein and Rabenstein castles, but you could still get an idea of …
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First of all: How and where Kommot got the time information (in this case, 35 minutes) is a mystery to us. We were on the trail for a good two hours.
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Our first hike in the new year takes us directly into the beautiful Altmühltal, on the Three Castles Trail in Riedenburg. A small but fine circular tour that offers plenty of castle adventures in just a few kilometers - provided you take the time to discover …
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April 24, 2026
This short loop in Riedenburg is one of the densest tours in this collection: You will encounter three castle sites, a spectacular cross-shaped rock, and one of the most fascinating backdrops in the entire nature park. The Drei-Burgen-Steig trail connects the ruins of Tachenstein and Rabenstein with
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