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Imperial Path

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    10 stations with information boards about Hohenzollern history divide the 6 km long circular hiking trail.
    easy
    Distance 5.9 km
    2:00 h
    127 m
    127 m
    660 m
    533 m

    How did the knights and nobles live at Hohenzollern Castle? How did Hohenzollern Castle become the symbol of the district "Zollernalb"? Together with you, we set out to find answers to these and other questions about the history of the ancestral seat of the German emperors.

    The Imperial Path takes you through the history of the castle built for the third time, Hohenzollern Castle, and the community of Bisingen located at the foot of the castle. Enjoy magnificent views of the castle and the Hohenzollern lands! Look forward to incredible stories that will delight both young and old alike!

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    660 m
    Lowest point
    533 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 70.71%Forested/wild trail 5.49%Road 3.53%Unknown 20.25%
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    4.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    324 m
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    209 m
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Gasthof Löwen
    Hofgut Domäne
    Ristorante Löwen

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    10 stations with information boards about Hohenzollern history divide the circular hiking trail. Signposts along the path lead you from one interesting station to the next. Two idyllic barbecue areas with views of the “Zollerberg” invite you to picnic in the green.

    Take the climb up the Zollerberg as an occasion to make a detour to the historically significant ancestral seat of the German emperors. The castle guide team looks forward to your visit.

    Most of the path is located in the nature reserve.

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    Gästehaus Zollerblick
    Parkplatz Ortsmitte Zimmern
    Am Fuße der Burg Hohenzollern
    Parkplatz Bisingen-Zimmern
    Hotel Gasthof Löwen
    Hohenzollern Castle
    Unterer Parkplatz Burg Hohenzollern
    Zimmerner Halde
    Hofgut Domäne
    Ristorante Löwen

    Public transport

    Train from Stuttgart/Tübingen/Hechingen or Aulendorf/Sigmaringen/Albstadt/Balingen, exit at Bisingen station. From there, take the bus to Zimmern. Information about the timetable is available from the transport association naldo.

    Directions

    Access via B27 exit Hechingen/Brielhof or Bisingen, direction Zimmern. The hiking car park is located directly in the town center.

    Parking

    Center of Bisingen-Zimmern, Am Zollerberg 6, Bisingen-Zimmern

    Upper parking lot Hohenzollern Castle, Hohenzollern Castle

    Coordinates

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    48.321200, 8.946270
    DMS
    48°19'16.3"N 8°56'46.6"E
    UTM
    32U 496016 5352002
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    We recommend good footwear, preferably hiking shoes

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.9 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    127 m
    Descent
    127 m
    Highest point
    660 m
    Lowest point
    533 m
    Round trip Refreshment stops available

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