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Irene-von-Byzanz-Weg

11,9 km from Hohenstaufen to Lorch through alpine terrain and mountains.

Hohenstaufen Lorch linear
11,9km Distance
demanding Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
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01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Castle or ruins Quiet area Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Themenwanderweg: Dem Trauerzug der Überführung der Stauferkönigin Irene Maria von Byzanz (gest. 27.08.1208) vom Hohenstaufen zur Grablege im Kloster Lorch nachempfunden

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03 · 10 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument summit castle Attraction ruins
Staufer-Denkmal monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Hohenstaufen summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Burgruine Hohenstaufen castle · 43 m off route 8,6 km 72%
Stauferstele monument · on the route 11,9 km 100%
Limes monument · 36 m off route 11,9 km 100%
Stauferstele monument · 66 m off route 11,9 km 100%
Kloster Lorch Attraction · 74 m off route 11,9 km 100%
Kriegsgefallene 1914-1918 monument · 138 m off route 11,9 km 100%
Eduard Mörike monument · 384 m off route 11,9 km 100%
Wachturm WP 12/13 ruins · 427 m off route 11,9 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 6,0 km 11,9 km
04 · Landmarks

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05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Irene-von-Byzanz-Weg is 11.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Irene-von-Byzanz-Weg takes approximately 2h 59min to complete.
No, Irene-von-Byzanz-Weg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hohenstaufen to Lorch. Plan ahead for return transport.
Irene-von-Byzanz-Weg starts at Hohenstaufen.
Irene-von-Byzanz-Weg is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Irene-von-Byzanz-Weg is maintained and managed by Schwäbischer Albverein.
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