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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Bad Dürkheim
Kleinkarlbach

Ruins of Battenberg Castle – Kleinkarlbach Mill Trail loop from Kleinkarlbach

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Bad Dürkheim
Kleinkarlbach

Ruins of Battenberg Castle – Kleinkarlbach Mill Trail loop from Kleinkarlbach

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Ruins of Battenberg Castle – Kleinkarlbach Mill Trail loop from Kleinkarlbach

02:50

10.2km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.39 km for 13 m

Waypoints

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6.35 km

View of the Vineyard and Forest

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Beautiful vines look

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2

6.80 km

View of Battenberg Castle

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Battenburg and flash tubes have to be looked at

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3

7.00 km

Historic Trail to Battenberg Castle

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On a narrow path it goes up to Battenberg in the shade.

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4

7.38 km

Lightning tubes of Battenberg

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I liked this explanation from the Pfalzmuseum für Naturkunde in DÜW (according to the information board on site) best for this phenomenon:
"Water that had dissolved iron-containing substances penetrated the …

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7.53 km

Ruins of Battenberg Castle

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Battenberg Castle probably originally served to protect the Murbach fief, which encompassed the villages of Kleinkarlbach, Bobenheim/Berg, and Weisenheim/Berg. In 1359, it was first mentioned in connection with the Counts …

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7.58 km

View from Battenberg Castle across the Rhine Plain

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A very beautiful view from Battenberg Castle over the vineyards and the Rhine plain.

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7

8.22 km

Seating area with a wonderful view of Neuleiningen

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Beautiful seating area with a fantastic view of the castle village of Neuleiningen (to the north) and the Rhine plain (to the east).

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9.31 km

Kleinkarlbach Mill Trail

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Beautiful interesting fountain in front of the town hall of Kleinkarlbach. Unfortunately I couldn't find anything on the internet. The beautiful wine jug and wine glass with the blue shimmer is definitely interesting.

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10.2 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.10 km

2.53 km

1.65 km

644 m

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

2.56 km

2.48 km

1.11 km

988 m

217 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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