Hellenstein Castle – Eichert Wildlife Park, Heidenheim loop from Heidenheim

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Heidenheim

Heidenheim an der Brenz

Hellenstein Castle – Eichert Wildlife Park, Heidenheim loop from Heidenheim

Easy

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Hellenstein Castle – Eichert Wildlife Park, Heidenheim loop from Heidenheim

01:39

5.98km

100m

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.05 km

Hellenstein Castle

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Great the castle, the fortress is enthroned in the city of Heidenheim an der Brenz. It was once the headquarters of the Lords of Hellenstein. The ownership changed later: in …

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1.27 km

Hellenstein Castle, Heidenheim

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Very beautiful castle, it also houses a carriage museum. It is definitely worth a visit. It is located very beautifully above Heidemheim, offering a very nice view over the city.

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2.21 km

Eichert Wildlife Park

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Very nice wildlife park at the Voith Arena!

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2.30 km

Wildlife Park in Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Here the run goes through the middle of the wildlife park. The animals are relatively tame and want to be fed.

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2.50 km

Eichert Wildlife Park, Heidenheim

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Nice large enclosures, there are fallow deer, wild boar, ibex and a few other companions ... The paths there are well developed.

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3.28 km

Rest Hut With Animal Quiz

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There is a small rest hut here, which also houses an animal quiz for the children.

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4.88 km

View of Heidenheim from Hellenstein Castle

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There are many opportunities to look from the castle to Heidenheim.

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5.98 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.36 km

1.39 km

625 m

415 m

177 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.17 km

1.01 km

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

3°C

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Comments

June 8, 2023,Spaziergang über den Wildpark am Eichert zum Albstüble.gpx

Since the new beer garden at the "Albstüble" (Voith Arena) was officially opened today, we set out to have a lunchtime snack there. This time we chose the route via the Burgstaffeln (my dear sir singing club - you can tell that you are getting on in years) and then hike through the game park on the Eichert. Today the …

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April 25, 2026,Vom Stadion zum Auto

Today, to support FCH spiritually and morally once again, in the fight against relegation. And who says it, 3 points were gained.
Since I took the shuttle bus back to the stadium, I walked back. This time it went a little way through the Wildpark.....
It did good for the tension during the game.
Let's see if I'll be back …

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