Nanstein Castle – Sternbastion Ruins loop from Landstuhl

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Landstuhl

Nanstein Castle – Sternbastion Ruins loop from Landstuhl

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Nanstein Castle – Sternbastion Ruins loop from Landstuhl

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5.75km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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68 m

Tithe Barn and Medieval Town Wall

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The tithe barn in the old town, which also houses the Sickingen Museum, is a historical building with remains of the preserved curtain wall from the 14th century. The tithe …

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719 m

Nanstein Castle

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The castle offers a great view of the city of Landstuhl. You can visit them or just stop for a short rest. In gastronomy, you can get everything from a …

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741 m

Nanstein Castle Tavern

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The Burgschänke, located directly at Nanstein Castle in Landstuhl, is open daily from 12 PM to 9 PM. Very nice beer garden with a view over the Landstuhler Bruch and the Air-Base.

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909 m

Viewpoint "Am Herrengärtchen"

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It used to be from here that the Highnesses observed their workers in the quarry -
today you can watch what is happening on the US air base.

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2.13 km

Katholischer Merkt Standing Stone

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3.22 km

Carved Rock Formation in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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Interesting rock formation. It's definitely worth a visit.

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3.43 km

Roman spring sanctuary Heidenfelsen

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The Heidenfelsen is a Roman spring sanctuary, which originated in the middle of the 3rd century. Two stones are still preserved. The left stone shows three seated source deities, who …

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5.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

2.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.17 km

1.84 km

486 m

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

7°C

37 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

February 18, 2023,Burg Nanstein Runde 🚶🦮🌳🌲🌤️🏰

The mighty Nanstein Castle ruins are enthroned on a rocky spur of the Kahlenberg above the town of Landstuhl in the district of Kaiserslautern. There we went for a walk west of the castle today. 😀

BILBAO - Wild At Heart

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April 6, 2024,Burg Nanstein - Runde von Landstuhl

Relaxed walk to the castle with a refreshment stop at the castle hotel (schlosshotellandstuhl.de). Very nice ambience, delicious food and attentive service. 😋👍 Must be a very secret insider tip, as we were almost the only guests in the best weather for a trip. 🤔

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