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Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Amstetten

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Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Amstetten

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Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Amstetten

03:51

13.5km

310m

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: May 9, 2026

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Eybtal mit Teilen des Längen- und Rohrachtales

Rohrachtal

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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829 m

Ziegelhütte Inn

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Currently being renovated for the new season.

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3.98 km

Viewpoint

5.70 km

The 36 meter high tower, still a landmark of the city of Geislingen, was built around 1400 to protect the lower-lying Helfenstein Castle. After the castle was razed in 1552, the Ödenturm remained. Today it serves as a lookout tower.

Open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tower room, which houses a small exhibition, can be climbed from May to October.

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6.78 km

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

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High above Geislingen an der Steige, the ruins of Helfenstein Castle stand majestically, a silent witness to medieval history and a popular destination in the Swabian Alps. The castle was built around the year 1100 by the Counts of Helfenstein, an influential noble family with close ties to the Hohenstaufen dynasty.

Over the centuries, the complex was expanded and fortified several times before being destroyed in the 16th century during warfare. Today, impressive remains of the walls, parts of the keep, and the basic structure of the castle are still preserved.

A particular highlight is the panoramic view over the Fils Valley, Geislingen, and the surrounding hills – an unforgettable experience, especially at sunrise or sunset. 🌄

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6.93 km

Staircase access to Helfenstein Castle

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Tunnel-like access with steps to the castle, where taller people should duck their heads for safety reasons.

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7.20 km

Lindele Viewpoint

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Vantage point on the old Weilersteige

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8.13 km

Old Town of Geislingen an der Steige

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The basin in which Geislingen is located was already settled in the late Bronze Age. The city was founded at the beginning of the 13th century by the Counts of Helfenstein on the convenient location on the Albaufstieg. When the city went to Ulm in 1396, there was an upswing and brisk construction activity.

Today there are some well-preserved, stately half-timbered buildings in and around the pedestrian zone. Above all, the striking "Old Town Hall" from 1422 and the "Old Building", which with its eight floors is one of the largest half-timbered houses in Germany and houses the local history museum.

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10.5 km

Aussichtsplattform am naturnahen Fischteich

Viewpoint

11.5 km

Rohrach Valley

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Direct connection in the Rohrachtal between Staub Mühle and Geislingen.

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11.6 km

Bridge Over the Rohrach

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The Rohrach flows past here and the water is then used further down for trout farming.

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.35 km

3.64 km

1.97 km

448 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

3.16 km

2.31 km

1.65 km

1.63 km

495 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Ödenturm – Helfenstein Castle Ruins loop from Amstetten

Ziegelhütte Inn

Ödenturm

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

Staircase access to Helfenstein Castle

Lindele Viewpoint

Old Town of Geislingen an der Steige

Rohrach Valley

Bridge Over the Rohrach

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