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Baldenau Castle Ruins – Baldenau Castle Ruins loop from Bischofsdhron

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Bernkastel-Wittlich

Baldenau Castle Ruins – Baldenau Castle Ruins loop from Bischofsdhron

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Baldenau Castle Ruins – Baldenau Castle Ruins loop from Bischofsdhron

02:16

8.53km

90m

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

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.43 km

Meadow path

Highlight • Natural

A childhood moment: The path winds along the edge of the forest, with lush greenery on the right and a summer meadow on the left – and the scent of freshly mown hay fills the air everywhere. Here, you'll feel a sense of slowing down. Just stop, take a deep breath, and enjoy the moment.

Tip: If you start in the morning, you'll often have this section all to yourself – with birdsong instead of tractor noise.

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5.61 km

Baldenau Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

From 1315 it was built by Archbishop Balduin von Trier to secure Kurtrier rule. The castle was primarily directed against the Counts of Sponheim. The counts were rival territorial lords of Trier in this area. In 1332, Baldwin was granted city privileges for a settlement near Baldenau by Emperor Ludwig; Ultimately, however, such a foundation never came about. The castle gave its name to the Kurtrierische Amt Baldenau, which included fifteen surrounding towns. In the 15th century, Rulmann von Partenheim and Clas von Nattenheim, two officials, have survived. Also in the 15th century, the castle and office were pledged to nobles, an indication of the small importance of the castle at that time.

After being damaged in the Thirty Years' War, it was repaired in 1649, but was finally permanently destroyed by French troops under Louis XIV in the War of the Palatinate Succession in 1689. The ruin was secured in 1982. In the same and the following year, the ruin served as the backdrop for the first part of Edgar Reitz's home trilogy.

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5.63 km

Baldenau Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Very beautiful, abandoned castle ruins. Perfect for a short break. 👌🏻

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5.66 km

Baldenau Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The only water castle in Rhineland-Palatinate and always worth a visit

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5.87 km

Hermann's Mailbox Bridge

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A nice idea
Here you can leave a message in a booklet

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5.92 km

Bench With a View of the Castle Ruins at Wasserburg Baldenau

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From here you can enjoy a great view of the Baldenau castle ruins across the moat.

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5.96 km

Entrance to Traumschleife LandZeitTour

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Not far from the Baldenau moated castle, the path leads into the vegetation and in a loop around the ruins.

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6.15 km

View of the Castle Ruins from the Boardwalk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Both are always worth a visit

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8.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.51 km

984 m

576 m

438 m

Surfaces

3.23 km

2.56 km

1.19 km

941 m

593 m

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