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Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Keep loop from Lörzweiler

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Keep loop from Lörzweiler

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4.5

(11)

52

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Nierstein Watchtower – Schwabsburg Keep loop from Lörzweiler

03:36

13.2km

190m

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: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

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2.26 km

Königstuhl Lookout Tower

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Nice view on the turret

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4.71 km

Nierstein Watchtower

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The watch tower above the town of Nierstein, located north in the Rote Hang, is the highest vantage point in the vineyards with an excellent panoramic view over Nierstein to …

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4.86 km

Nierstein Baumelbank

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Wonderful view and to relieve the calves 😊

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5.26 km

View of Oppenheim and the Rhine

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Great rest area with a fantastic view

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6.09 km

View of Nierstein

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7.23 km

Schwabsburg Castle Tower

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The Schwabsburg was probably founded around 1210 and was first mentioned in 1257 in a royal document by Richard von Cornwall as the base of the Hohenstaufen rule on the Rhine.

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7.29 km

Schwabsburg Keep

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The 106 steps up to the tower are worthwhile.

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7.61 km

View from the Roter Hang towards Schwabsburg Tower

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Worthwhile views in all directions

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

996 m

537 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

3.38 km

3.04 km

2.06 km

652 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (110 m)

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