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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis

Waldeck Castle Ruins – Baybach Valley Shelter loop from Burg Waldeck

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis

Waldeck Castle Ruins – Baybach Valley Shelter loop from Burg Waldeck

Moderate

4.4

(5)

16

hikers

Waldeck Castle Ruins – Baybach Valley Shelter loop from Burg Waldeck

01:39

5.49km

150m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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571 m

Stone archway at the Waldeck ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Like a forgotten place, a bit mystical ... the Waldeck ruins completely hidden in the green

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642 m

Waldeck Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Waldeck Castle is located on a mountain spur in the Baybachtal in the Vorderhunsrück. In the middle area of the Baybach near the castle, the valley narrows to a gorge, …

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2.06 km

Baybach Valley Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful, weather-protected refuge at the lowest point of the Baybachklamm dream loop

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4

2.58 km

Charcoal Burner's Hut at the Baybach Gorge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Interesting story! Would I live at once? El Dorado of the Double Head Movement ?.

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5

2.63 km

Klöckners Kaul slate mine tunnel and rest area

Highlight • Cave

A beautiful and totally lovingly designed rest area.

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6

3.38 km

View of Mörshausen, Dörmbach, and Gondershausen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Early in the morning, when the sun is rising... that's when you have fantastic light and therefore an unforgettable moment.

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5.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

1.76 km

601 m

351 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

2.03 km

496 m

351 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Saturday 27 June

32°C

21°C

72 %

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