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Pioneer Rock – Rittersturz rock outcrop loop from Veldenz

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Pioneer Rock – Rittersturz rock outcrop loop from Veldenz

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Pioneer Rock – Rittersturz rock outcrop loop from Veldenz

04:58

16.9km

450m

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: June 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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114 m

Graf Georg Johannes Trail (Seitensprung)

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This 'infidelity', also known as the "Graf Georg Johannes Weg", which starts in Veldenz behind the Evangelical Church with a steep staircase, is a beautiful and varied hiking trail with …

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410 m

Friendship Bench With Guestbook on Graf Georg Johannes Trail

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A nice idea. There is a guest book where you can leave something nice

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877 m

Pioneer Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

𝗔𝗺 "𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗻"

The pioneer rock derives its name from the "pioneer path" leading past it. Only through the construction of this path and the blasting of a passage did the …

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1.27 km

Legends surround the Rittersturz, a striking rocky outcrop above Veldenz, according to which a robber baron once made a pact with the devil there. Those who dare can climb up to the summit cross and enjoy the view from there.

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2.16 km

Viewpoint

6.80 km

Dorfstube Gornhausen

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On a totally rainy day, we found a warm restaurant with two wood stoves to dry our things and a cold beer, served by a very hospitable landlady.

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9.08 km

Bärbellay Rocks

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14.3 km

Burgen (village)

Highlight • Settlement

Castles in the district of Bernkastel-Wittlich, snuggled into the extreme tip of the beautiful glacial valley of the Moselle.
Numerous bridges cross the Frohnbach.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgen_(bei_Bernkastel-Kues)

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14.4 km

Frohnbach stream in Burgen

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

2.81 km

794 m

537 m

Surfaces

5.07 km

4.21 km

3.06 km

2.95 km

1.60 km

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

32°C

21°C

53 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 28, 2024,⛅ Pfarreienweg Veldenz – Zwischen Wolken, Geschichte & Lichtblicken

🚶‍♂️ A Weatherly Mood with Character
The parish trail in Veldenz began under a heavily overcast sky – calm, almost reverent. But the further the trail led, the more the sky cleared. When the sun later broke through, the landscape revealed itself in all its beauty – from half-timbered houses to castle ruins.

📍 Highlights of the tour:

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November 6, 2021,Pfarreienweg

The hike along the parish path invites you to explore the picturesque landscape of the region and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. Along the way, hikers not only encounter a rich flora and fauna, but also historical sights that bear witness to the long history of the villages. The well-signposted paths lead through dense forests, past babbling brooks …

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Pioneer Rock – Rittersturz rock outcrop loop from Veldenz

Graf Georg Johannes Trail (Seitensprung)

Friendship Bench With Guestbook on Graf Georg Johannes Trail

Pioneer Rock

Rittersturz rock outcrop

Dorfstube Gornhausen

Bärbellay Rocks

Burgen (village)

Frohnbach stream in Burgen

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