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Hohenzollern Castle is located 20 km from Tübingen and approximately 65 km south of Stuttgart. From the B27, take the Hechingen exit. GPS coordinates: N 48° 19' 32.52 E 8° 57' 49.968. Car park address: Hohenzollern Castle Car Park 72379 Bisingen, Germany.
Please note: if you wish to visit the castle, remember to buy your tickets at the gift shop, located in the car park.
(S/E) To start the climb up to the castle, go to the right of the souvenir shop, located at the south-eastern end of the car park, to join a small path heading south. At the junction, turn left, cross the road and continue along the path, heading east. You will reach the tarmac road at a bend.
(1) Leave the bend to the left and climb the stairs (around 150 steps) on the path called Main-Neckar-Rhein-Weg. Continue the climb until you reach the fence, which forces you to turn right, and you’ll reach a bend in the tarmac road.
(2) Continue climbing the road to the left. Watch out for the frequent shuttle bus. You will reach the access ramp to the castle.
(3) Even if you do not wish to visit the castle, you can walk up to it and access the inner courtyard and the rampart walk.
Once you have finished your visit, head back down the ramp to rejoin the tarmac road.
(3) Continue down the descent, either via the road (the option shown on the map and in the description) or via the footpath which you’ll find at thefirst bend.
(2) Take the path on the right to return to your starting car park (S/E).
