Hochhaus Castle Ruins – Ruins of Niederhaus Castle loop from Ederheim

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Hochhaus Castle Ruins – Ruins of Niederhaus Castle loop from Ederheim

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Hochhaus Castle Ruins – Ruins of Niederhaus Castle loop from Ederheim

01:22

4.59km

130m

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: August 4, 2026

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Geopark Ries

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.75 km

Hochhaus Castle Ruins

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The ruin is the remnant of a former high medieval hilltop castle in the Kartäusertal. The system was built around 1200 AD. The castle ruin is very vulnerable to collapse, so you should take special care during the visit.

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2.27 km

View of Niederhaus Castle Ruins from the Pond

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2.29 km

View of Hochhaus Castle Ruins and Forellensee

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This is the absolute

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2.75 km

View of the Ries Crater Rim near Niederhaus

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Always worth a visit

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2.89 km

Ruins of Niederhaus Castle

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Niederhaus ruins

The ruin of the former Stauferburg Niederhaus towers far visible on a narrow rocky ridge above the Kartäusertal.

The castle complex dates back to the Lords of Hürnheim …

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2.90 km

Konradin Monument and View at Burg Niederhaus

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Burg Niederhaus

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3.34 km

Parking area at Hoher Stein and Niederhaus Castle Ruins

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Hikers' parking lot, not far from the Niederhaus castle ruins

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3.80 km

View from the Rocky Outcrop in Geopark Ries

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4.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.54 km

1.04 km

403 m

329 m

283 m

Surfaces

1.49 km

1.30 km

951 m

566 m

276 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

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Comments

April 5, 2023,Hochhaus und Niederhaus

Little round with a friend that I haven't seen in ages... Wonderful weather, no other people, talked a lot, little photographed 😂😁

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February 22, 2023,Hochhaus und Niederhaus

After my morning appointment, I absolutely needed a little leisurely stroll around my favorite castle ruins today...

Just take a deep breath, calm down inside, enjoy the spring-like weather and this wonderful peace....

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April 27, 2022,Hochhaus und Niederhaus mit Gudrun

A big challenge for my sister today 👍👍 @Gudrun 🌻 , you did a great job 👍👍

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January 1, 2024,Hochhaus 🏰 und Niederhaus 🏰

A wonderful New Year's "walk" today with @®️egiWanderwoman. - WF- 🚶🏼‍♀️🥾🎒🦣 The year 2023 ended with a perfect hike together and 2024 began again with a super nice, small hike together 😁👍

These two castle ruins are among my favorite places, so it made sense to visit them at the beginning of the year... It was absolutely worth it, everything …

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March 22, 2022,Im Küchenschellen-Paradies 💜 bei Burg Niederhaus

Today it was only a tiny little round, but there were so many beautiful impressions, beautiful 👍💜👍 I also stayed forever at the two castles and of course the juniper heath between the Niederhaus parking lot and the fallen linden tree. Thousands of pasque flowers, all the ground is covered there. I've never seen so many...

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March 16, 2024,"Krötenwanderung"🐸💚 im Küchenschellen-Paradies 🪻💜

A hike at Schenkenstein Castle was planned, but after a nerve-wracking Friday we decided to do a little walk for the soul💚💚

As small as this “walk” may be, it has some challenging paths...
I always enjoy running here when I want to switch off from everyday life and just enjoy... No km, but endless nourishment for the soul😍
I …

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