Beilstein Castle Ruins – Forsthaus Kaiserslautern loop from Fritz-Walter-Stadion

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Beilstein Castle Ruins – Forsthaus Kaiserslautern loop from Fritz-Walter-Stadion

Moderate

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Beilstein Castle Ruins – Forsthaus Kaiserslautern loop from Fritz-Walter-Stadion

02:25

9.02km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

380 m

Quack Inn & Beer Garden

Highlight • Restaurant

Gas station for hungry and thirsty bikers as well as charging facilities for e-bikes

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1.61 km

Forest shelter and memorial near Forsthaus, Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Highlight • Rest Area

directly behind the forester's house.

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3.36 km

Viewpoint

4.16 km

Ritterstein No. 162: "Beilstein 300 steps".

Highlight • Monument

This stone shows the direction to the ruins of Beilstein, from then on it is "300 steps" according to the inscription.

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4.36 km

Nice seating area below the Beilstein ruins.

Highlight • Rest Area

The large shady tree is also worth mentioning 🤗

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4.65 km

Beilstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

There are only a few remnants of the Beilstein castle ruins, but it was nice to admire this highlight,
The natural and cultural monument castle ruins Beilstein is one of …

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7.65 km

Forsthaus Kaiserslautern

Highlight • Rest Area

Opposite to the forestry office - and open to visitors - is a beautiful garden with natural seating furniture and the opportunity to pick your own fruit (trees are marked …

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7.65 km

Stiftswald Forester's House

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can buy wood and venison. But it is not always in stock. Better inform in advance. Hours are not like in the store.

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9.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

3.23 km

1.43 km

178 m

Surfaces

3.95 km

2.25 km

1.66 km

710 m

243 m

112 m

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

8°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

May 19, 2025,🚶🏼‍♀️Stiftswalder Forsthaus Trails

I haven't walked these paths near the forestry office in ages. It's actually pretty unspectacular, except for the small Beilstein ruins and the "Totenköpfchen" (little skull). I do like the short trail back to the forester's lodge, though. Most people take the wider paths further down, so you're usually alone if you avoid them 😉.

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