Author: Northern Lake Constance Holiday Region
To the heights of Ringgenburg
A historic hiking trail surrounded by rich flora
Rising a good hundred metres above the surrounding landscape on the edge of the Pfrunger Ried, the isolated Ringgenburg-Höhe proves to be a wonderful area for walking. Vertical Nagelfluh cliffs and caves still bear witness to the erosive power of the meltwater that carved out the Ostrach and Rotach valleys on either side. The porous Nagelfluh layers support a rich variety of flora.
Despite the woodland, the 725-metre-high mountain spur offers magnificent views down into the Ried. The fact that the Rinkenburg or Ringgenburg, a prehistoric refuge fortress whose moats are still visible, once stood here adds to its appeal for many.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.63 mi -
Average duration: 2h 35 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 495 ft -
Descent: - 512 ft -
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Highest point: 2,438 ft -
Lowest point: 1,998 ft
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Country:
Germany
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City:
Wilhelmsdorf -
Start/End: N 47.871717° / E 9.426198° -
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- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,018 ft
- S/E : mi 4.63 - alt. 2,018 ft
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