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Baden-Württemberg

Geislingen an der Steige

Helfenstein Castle Ruins – Ödenturm loop from Geislingen an der Steige

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Baden-Württemberg

Geislingen an der Steige

Helfenstein Castle Ruins – Ödenturm loop from Geislingen an der Steige

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Helfenstein Castle Ruins – Ödenturm loop from Geislingen an der Steige

00:33

1.85km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Eybtal mit Teilen des Längen- und Rohrachtales

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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23 m

Trailhead parking for Helfenstein Castle

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If you drive the Geislinger Steige to Weiler, the hikers' car park comes immediately after the last sharp bend on the right-hand side. About 15 to 20 cars can be …

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448 m

Dog Water Station Near Ödenturm

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Dogs can be refueled here so that they can continue the rest of the way to the Ödenturm

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774 m

In Tranquility Lies Strength Bench

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Good marketing idea to imitate ;-)

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936 m

Ödenturm

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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, …

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1.32 km

Duchstein Natural Monument

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Connection between Helfenstein Castle and Ödenturm.

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1.48 km

Patience threads to take with you

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A nice little label with woolen threads at a fork. Put a smile on your face.

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1.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

903 m

766 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

930 m

766 m

148 m

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