Homburg Castle Ruins – Maria im Weinberg Chapel loop from Aschfeld

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Homburg Castle Ruins – Maria im Weinberg Chapel loop from Aschfeld

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Homburg Castle Ruins – Maria im Weinberg Chapel loop from Aschfeld

04:16

14.7km

390m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Ruine Homburg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10 m

Maria-Hilfe Chapel Aschfeld

Highlight • Religious Site

Baroque chapel built in 1741.

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1.09 km

Ammerfeld

Forest

4.93 km

Ölgrund Valley

Highlight • Gorge

A very scenic valley section that is sure to be even more pleasing to the eye in spring

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5.57 km

Spring Snowflakes in Ölgrund Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

In March, the Ölgrundtal offers the opportunity to look at Märzenbecher. Please pay attention to careful handling of this particularly protected and endangered splendor.

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6.32 km

Boundary of Hammelburg Military Training Area

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The Hammelburg military training area is a training area that was created in 1895 as a shooting range for the Bavarian Army, with the Hammelburg camp as troop accommodation. The …

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7.48 km

Forest Picnic Area

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Here you can take a rest in the middle of the forest

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10.0 km

Homburg Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The first stone has stood on the next here since 1008... as a castle always undefeated! A real hiker's hit, including the surrounding landscape that is under nature protection

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10.2 km

View of the summit cross at Ruine Homburg

Highlight • Castle

Picturesquely situated rest area… just right after the climb 😉… nice view included

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10.6 km

Maria im Weinberg Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautifully designed chapel below the Homburg castle ruins. There is also a resting place next to the chapel.

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12.9 km

Gützberg

Forest

14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

1.28 km

937 m

808 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

2.86 km

1.92 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

11°C

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Comments

August 26, 2025,Tour Nr.061 26.08.2025 /🅿️Ruine Homburg -Ölgrundtal

August 26, 2025 Tour No. 061
Circular hike 10.8 km
Weather: Partly cloudy
Start at 6:10 a.m. at 8°C
Return at 10:05 a.m. at 18.5°C
Running time: 2:15 hours
Total time: 3:54 hours
Starting point: Parking lot at the Homburg ruins
From here, continue to the summit cross at the Homburg ruins and the Homberg castle ruins, enjoy the sunrise …

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