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Lichtenberg Castle – View of Lichtenberg Castle loop from Kusel

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate

Lichtenberg Castle – View of Lichtenberg Castle loop from Kusel

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Lichtenberg Castle – View of Lichtenberg Castle loop from Kusel

02:57

10.5km

210m

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: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.28 km

View of Thallichtenberg

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📝 On this open section of the Burgblick loop, the view sweeps far over the hills and fields surrounding Thallichtenberg. With a bit of luck, you might even spot some …

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6.34 km

Bench With a View of the Palatinate Hills

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From here it is not far to Lichtenburg. Still a nice place to rest. :-)

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6.74 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle and the valley

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From here you have a first view of the Lichtenburg.

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7.37 km

Thallichtenberg towers over one of the longest castle ruins in Germany. The remarkably well-preserved castle complex with youth hostel, restaurant as well as three museums invites you to explore. From …

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7.45 km

Lichtenberg Castle Restaurant

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A stop here is definitely worth it. Delicious food 👍

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7.65 km

Preußensteig Trailhead at Burg Lichtenberg

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📍 Near Lichtenberg Castle

This is where the trail begins: an inconspicuous path, a small sign – and suddenly you're in the middle of a piece of East German history. …

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8.62 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle

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Nice view of the castle

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9.46 km

Picnic Area With View of Kusel

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Rest area on the Preußensteig with a beautiful view of Kusel

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

3.18 km

549 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.79 km

2.24 km

816 m

513 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Friday 26 June

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Lichtenberg Castle – View of Lichtenberg Castle loop from Kusel

View of Thallichtenberg

Bench With a View of the Palatinate Hills

View of Lichtenberg Castle and the valley