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Baden-Württemberg

Göppingen

Geislingen an der Steige

Helfenstein Castle Ruins – Ödenturm loop from Geislingen an der Steige

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Göppingen

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

01:55

5.98km

220m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Eybtal mit Teilen des Längen- und Rohrachtales

Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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700 m

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 …

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2.05 km

Lindele Viewpoint

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Vantage point on the old Weilersteige

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2.32 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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2.47 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 …

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2.54 km

Upper wooden walkway to the viewpoint

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With every step across the weather-beaten wood, you feel a little tingle—not just from the height, but also from the special atmosphere. It's as if you're stepping through a gateway …

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2.55 km

View of the Ödenturm

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Tower from the 12th or 13th century, but was not mentioned in the history books until 1420. The tower had a bell that was used in case of danger. The …

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4.06 km

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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4.06 km

Serpentine path to Ödenturm

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A hiking trail with a few changes of direction leads along the mountainside to or from the Ödenturm. The serpentines mean that the path is not too steep and pleasant …

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5.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.09 km

1.54 km

1.30 km

888 m

154 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.46 km

1.42 km

736 m

622 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Friday 24 July

29°C

11°C

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Comments

August 7, 2022,Geißlingen Steige Helfenstein-Runde 🥾☀️🕶

So far we have only ever driven past Geislingen (Steige). We finally got to see the city. In addition to the fantastic ice cream parlor Perché No in the pedestrian zone, we can recommend the Helfenstein circuit. The ascent is relatively steep at first, but it's worth the effort. On the plateau of the Helfenstein castle ruins you have a …

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June 29, 2025,175 Jahre Geislinger Steige 🚂

Take the historic express train to Geislingen for the Steigen anniversary: Helfenstein Castle Ruins - Ödenturm - Geislingen Old Town
🥵☀️🥵☀️🥵
(It was still somewhat bearable in the forest that morning.)

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July 23, 2023,👍🌞🐕🥾🥾 Geislinger Spitzkehrenquälerei mit Doppelaussicht

Promising hike from Geislingen to the Ödenturm and the Helfenstein castle ruins over narrow paths and tight serpentines with a great view over all 5 valleys of Geislingen.... Unfortunately the castle tavern was too ..

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Helfenstein Castle Ruins – Ödenturm loop from Geislingen an der Steige

Old Town of Geislingen an der Steige

Lindele Viewpoint

Staircase access to Helfenstein Castle

Helfenstein Castle Ruins

Upper wooden walkway to the viewpoint

View of the Ödenturm

Ödenturm

Serpentine path to Ödenturm

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