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Staufeneck Castle – View of the Fils Valley loop from Süßen

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Salach

Staufeneck Castle – View of the Fils Valley loop from Süßen

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Staufeneck Castle – View of the Fils Valley loop from Süßen

03:24

12.1km

240m

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: June 17, 2026

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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2.16 km

Staufeneck Castle

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Beautiful view of Filstal. Who likes can also stop in the castle restaurant. However, rather high priced, but excellent card.

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2.22 km

Sandstone coat of arms at Staufeneck Castle

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Open daily

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2.27 km

View of the Fils Valley

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Ascent to Staufereck Castle near Salach.

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2.92 km

Gustav Seebich Trail

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Nice path through the forest

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5.60 km

View of Rechberg

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Wonderful view over an idyllic landscape over to Rechberg.

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7.71 km

Etzberg Farmstead

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There are rustic cattle here

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9.63 km

Jakobskirche Krummwälden

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In the unobtrusive Jakobskirche in Krummwälden, there are attractive works of art inside, a shrine altar with two wings and exposed wall paintings.

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

2.89 km

1.99 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.86 km

2.63 km

974 m

806 m

106 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Monday 22 June

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Comments

May 20, 2025,🏰 Staufeneck-Runde 🏰

Today, I'm following the signs again 😁

From Salach, I went to Staufeneck Castle and then via Bärenbach, Etzberg, and Krummwälden back to the starting point.

A really varied route that I really enjoyed.

However, I deviated from the original route right at the beginning; I didn't want to go up via the road. The path through the forest is …

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June 16, 2024,Rundtour ab Salach - Marienbild - Ruine Staufeneck - St. Jakobus Kirche Krummwälden

Completely spontaneous hike in great weather. Recommended, with many great views

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December 7, 2021,Staufeneck-Runde ab Salach

The Staufeneck circuit has been on my to-do list for a long time. I saw her a long time ago at Gerhard Pfenninger's, thanks for sharing. The ascent to Staufeneck Castle is rewarded with beautiful views of the Filstal. You can also take a look at the Kaiser Mountains later. The loop can be walked well without navigation, it is …

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April 11, 2025,Filstalblick – Gaißrücken Runde von Salach

Today I went hiking again with my dearest sister-in-law 🥾 Beautiful tour with fantastic views of the Kaiser Mountains and the surrounding area, which at times reminded me of the Allgäu.

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March 1, 2025,Gaißrücken Runde von Salach mit Blick ins Filstal

A really wonderful route. Not much going on and very varied.

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Staufeneck Castle – View of the Fils Valley loop from Süßen

Staufeneck Castle

Sandstone coat of arms at Staufeneck Castle

View of the Fils Valley

Gustav Seebich Trail

Gaißrücken Forest Path

View of Rechberg

Etzberg Farmstead

Jakobskirche Krummwälden

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