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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

Sauerthal – View of the Burg Waldeck ruins loop from Sauerthal

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

Sauerthal – View of the Burg Waldeck ruins loop from Sauerthal

Easy

5.0

(2)

13

hikers

Sauerthal – View of the Burg Waldeck ruins loop from Sauerthal

01:46

5.79km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

56 m

Sauerthal

Highlight • Castle

This small town with a very special charm is hidden deep in the valley at the end of a cul-de-sac. The beautiful Sauerburg castle towers above the village, while below the small stream flows peacefully towards the Wisper.

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2

1.23 km

View of the Burg Waldeck ruins

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Beautiful old ruin! Very remote.

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3

3.76 km

Beautiful view of Sauerburg

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From here you have the most beautiful panoramic view of the Sauerburg, the ruins of a hilltop castle that is privately owned. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

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4

4.08 km

Sauerburg Trail

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Nice long trail

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5

5.03 km

Forest Trail in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley

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6

5.14 km

Forest Trail Near Sauerburg Ruins

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For equipment I would recommend a machete, everything overgrown

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7

5.59 km

Ghost figures in the garden

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B

5.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

2.40 km

715 m

192 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

1.06 km

663 m

420 m

192 m

183 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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