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Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Bad Kreuznach
Bad Kreuznach
Schneppenbach

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Rock tunnel loop from Bruschied

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Bad Kreuznach
Bad Kreuznach
Schneppenbach

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Rock tunnel loop from Bruschied

Moderate

4.8

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Schmidtburg Castle Ruins – Rock tunnel loop from Bruschied

02:20

7.82km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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1.36 km

Schmidtburg Campsite

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For a relatively small fee and prior registration with the mayor, you are allowed to camp on the castle grounds. Even a small campfire is permitted.

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1.45 km

Schmidtburg Castle Ruins

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The Schmidtburg castle ruins are not only an impressive medieval building, but also an official campsite on the Soonwaldsteig trail. As the sun sets in the evening, you can choose …

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2.39 km

Wild Hahnenbach

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For me, this dream loop is one of the most beautiful in the region. Diverse, informative and with many small and large sights, it is very exciting. Definitely worth the trip.

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2.58 km

Hahnenbach Bridge

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Here you can either walk over the wooden bridge or, if there is little water, cross the Hahnenbach directly.

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3.14 km

Rock tunnel

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The path leads through two consecutive rock breakthroughs. But be careful, the headroom is very limited.

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3.30 km

Old Zinc Mine and Abandoned Railway Tracks

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Another testimony from the past on this dreamlike dream loop, this time an old zinc mine with remains of rails

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3.75 km

View of the Schmidtburg

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A very nice and varied tour that has a lot to offer and is also informative. For me one of the most beautiful routes.

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4.91 km

Celtic Settlement Altburg

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Celtic settlement Altburg
Opening hours:
Easter until 31st of October, daily from 11.00 - 16.00, without break
Guided tours several times a day.
Further information is available from the local community Bundenbach, Tel .: 06544 - 92 72
sgoerner.de/bundenbach/keltensiedlung.html

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7.82 km

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4.34 km

2.92 km

277 m

264 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

2.45 km

567 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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